Local Notes From Sweetland and Nearby Towns
Births, travels, visits, and departures around Sweetland, Columbus Junction, Wilton, Corydon, and Muscatine. Residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. D McCurdy, Lou Denger, Mrs. W E Thompson, Mrs Geo C Winn, Chris Nelson, G H Salmon, T L Ogier, Mrs E E Weinans, Mrs W F Kuebler, R Stone, Mrs S M Parkins, Emma Parkins, Mrs E Mackmer, J L Giesler, Miss Clara Herschman, Mrs C Van Drandt, Mr and Mrs Albert Foster, Mrs Esther Smith, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil ad, Mrs T B Downer, Geo Taylor, Mr and Mrs Peter Gettert, EF Miller, Mrs Harry Seems, T M Winnimore, Gertie Chenoweth, Mr and Mrs Null, Linn Hoopes, Deputy Burns, Mrs J O Holtz, Ralph Harris, and Mrs Jas Sinkler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Taylor
Kennedy’s Corner
M. B. L. Lodge
Peter Gettert
Chicago
Thither
Henry
EF. C. Miller
Kansas City
Sweetland M. B. A. Lodge
Harry Seems
Denver
Colorado
We Deitrick
T. M. Winnimore
Muscatine
Flat Iron Point
Gertie Chenoweth
Atalissa
Davenport
Teddy
Null
Leroy, WL
Frank van Camp
Linn Hoopes
Burns
Montpelier
J. O. Holtz
Letts
Ralph Harris
Jas. Sinkler
Muscatine Society Notes Highlight Local Happenings
In Muscatine the Daily Journal records social events, personal notices, births, marriages, and community observations. Correspondents chronicle joys, sage reflections, and civic happenings shaping neighborhood life.
Hare chase brightens Wilton Thursday afternoon
The Wilton town note describes a hare pursued by a pack of hounds in full cry as a rare amusement. It also records visiting relatives and friends including Geo Wise of New Hampton and S H Wise at their home, plus social gatherings and a new baby born to the Nelsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wise
New Hampton
Iowa
S. H. Wise
West Liberty
Edwin Healey
Anna
Bedford
Miss Seymour
Minnesota
Will Cooling
Miss Eastman
Geo. Arnell
James Kelley
Arthur Cooling
Will
Union Valley Bazaar Nets 30 Dollars At Local Event
The Willing Workers Bazaar in Union Valley raised net proceeds of 30 dollars with entertainment by Miss Stella Creese Bertha James and Rachel Auten. Rev Griscel preached on consecration, McKinley and Roosevelt club members attended in uniform, and Hon Robt Cousins spoke at Springdale. Attendance was strong with many from nearby areas, including W F Smith and Mrs McCroskey visiting Auten’s Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Creese
Bertha James
Rachel Auten
Pownall
Centre Dale
Griscel
Attalissa
Union Valley
Bro. Griscel
McKinley and
Roosevelt Club
Rough Riders
Robt
Springdale
Muscatine
Roosevelt
West Liberty
W. L. Roach
W. F. Smith
Lime City
Mrs. McCroskey
Wilton
Bazaar attendees and visiting neighbors
Mrs. W Warren Mrs Dickerson and Miss Ethel from West Liberty visited Tuesday at Mrs Jess Moore's. Mr Atkins and Mr Conklin with families dined Sunday with Mr Williams near Downey. Mr Stuart Jour nal solicitor attended the bazaar and stayed all night with Wil James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Warren
Dickerson
Ethel
West Liberty
Jess Moore
Atkins
Mr. Conklin
Williams
Downey
Mr. Stuart
the Journal
Wil James
Hopewell Republican Rally and Local Social News
A Hopewell schoolhouse rally featured a speech by Hon. C. A. Carpenter of Columbus Junction and songs by four visitors from Wapello. Capt. G. D. Rummery and the Fruitland Rough Riders showcased torches and mounts. Nearby, the Conner farewell party hosted neighbors with James and refreshments as they move to Springdale. News notes losses of neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Kelly plan to leave winter. Mrs. J Wilson from Muscatine and Mrs. Wilson from Fruitland visited the Placke family. Residents attended a roasted ox event in Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
C. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Wapello
G. D. Rummery
Fruitland Rough Riders
John Conner
James
Conner
Springdale
Goig
Kelly
J. Wilson
Muscatine
Wilson
Fruitland
Wm. Placke
Coffee to Postum Cures Ten-Year Ailment Tale
A reader credits Postum Food Coffee with ending a decade of sickness caused by coffee. After switching from coffee to Postum, digestive function returned, dizziness and headaches ceased, and overall health improved. The writer notes initial skepticism and urges others to try Postum, promising the trial will reveal the benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Genev a committee plans October box supper for Lande relief
The Geneva entertainment committee hosted at Wm Strake's home to raise funds for Mr Lande on October 26 at Geneva schoolhouse. Members Willie Zinkler Geo Pontel Willie Camelil Willie Strake and James Haney organize songs recitations and instrumental numbers inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Strake
Lande
Geneva School House
Willie Zinkler
Geo. Pontel
Willie Camelil
Willie Strake
James Haney
Sweetland
Stanley Whitcomb
Herman Rick
Otto Schwedel
Willie Cameh
Frank Lande
Geo. Stiles
Frank Krone
Huttig
R. A. Hare
A. Young
Freddie Geisenhaus
F. A. Martin
Roosevelt
Davenport
Muscatine Island
M. B. A. Hall
Mrs. Curtis
Veterans Club parade call for Dolliver day enrollment
All old soldiers of the rebellion are urged to join the Veterans Club parade on Dolliver day November 12 and send a message of support to the Philippines while rebuking rebels. Enroll at 122 East Second Street, office of A. G. Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisania
Luzon
Philippines
Veterans Club
East Second Street
Titus & Jackson Real Estate Ad Sparks Local Inquiry
A vintage classified note promotes buying a home in the “best town in the state” and mentions Titus and Jackson as the agents to contact for buyers considering relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Buvine
Remembering War of 1812 Hero Schuyler Button
Marston Illinois October 12 report notes Schuyler Button a 93 year old Aledo resident who recalls the 1814 Battle of Plattsburg. The piece also mentions Aledo growth, a failing artesian well, and a large Republican rally with calls for a strong ticket for good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Button
Aledo
Marston, Ill
Phoebe Darbyshire
Plattsburg
N. Y
M. D. Murdock
Nature’s remedy for looseness of the bowels
Advertisement notes Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as a handy bowel remedy, claiming it is “nature’s remedy” for looseness of the bowels. The quirky line markets the product as a preferred seasonal aid for digestive discomfort.
DeCamp Family Attends Letts Wedding
Mr and Mrs P W DeCamp and family traveled to Letts to witness the wedding of Mrs Taylor and Mr Jackson. Rev and Mrs Clapp conducted pastoral calls in Fruitland and nearby areas. Mrs Whittaker and her young son from Muscatine visited G H Corwin, and Mrs G F Jarvis with Mrs J K Miller spent Thursday at D D Webster's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. DeCamp
Letts
Taylor
Jackson
Clapp
Fruitland
Whittaker
Little Son
Muscatine
G. H. Corwin
G. F. Jarvis
J. K. Miller
D. D. Webster
Excursion Rates to Kansas Nebraska and Nearby States
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific announces excursion fares of 12 dollars to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and 14 dollars to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. J V Weidkein is the emigrant agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. V. Weidkein
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs John Conner
A grateful note from Mr and Mrs John Conner thanks friends and neighbors for attending and bidding them farewell and for the useful presents left with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conner
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Hershey
Muscatine, JA
Wittich Bros
Lamblin Aros Medford
Jacob
Mastiff
M. D.wells & Company
Stewart
Geo. B. Fisch’s
E. P. Day’s
Second Street
Daily Journal
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Web
Thur
Coro
R. A. Holmes
B. E. Davidson
McBride & Cope
Battey
West Second Street
Tribune
Lou Denger
West
W. E. Thompson
Macomb, Ill
W. H. Harris
East Sixth Street
Geo. C. Winn
Chris Nelson
Clear Lake
G. H. Salmon
T. L. Ogier
E. E. Weinans
Hot Springs
Ark
W. F. Kuebler
Quincy, NL
W. F. Bader
R. Stone
Duluth
Charles Stone
North Mulberry
S. M. Parkins
Emma
Corydon
E. Mackmer
Fairport
J. L. Giesler
Clara Herschman
John Eversmeyer
Moscow
C. van Drandt
Albert Foster
Farmington
Lutheran Church Conference
Esther Smith
Moline
Hattie Leatherman
Dean
T. B. Downer
Rock Rapids
C. M. Carpenter
South Dakota
Cal
H. H. Arnold
West 2Nd Street
Gladden
Mark Nelson
Aaron Park
Col
Undertakers
Miss Callahan
Geneva
A. G. Tyler
Poor Rmeachk
Holtin
Bright
Remein
Dr. Hostin
Hostin Chemical CO
Maiden Lane
X.Y
Havercamp’s Pharmacy
Wm. C. A. Busch
China
Dillaway’s Crockery Store
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