Local notes of people and events in town
A compilation of social items reports flirtations alcohol trouble a man intoxicated visiting a house a family dispute and possible arrest. It notes Henry Gatlin moving to Wellman to run a fruit and candy store, his wife operating a millinery shop, and the two occupying the same building. It mentions a coal house adjustment by the railroad, political activity at Lone Tree with Dolliver's speech, and various local residents and incidents including illnesses, new houses, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Henry Gatlin
Wellman
Gatlin
Lone Tree
Dolliver
Iowa City
G W. Mathes
Columbus Junction
40Th Indiana
James
Alvy Carr
Pine Creek News Roundup of Local Happenings
Ben Landfur is sick. Kretschmar stops molasses making. Reheshen visited the Welsh home. A J Allen attended New Era church. Deputy sheriff hunted witnesses for W D Irwin. Kretschmar and daughter on Davenport trip. Kemper family from Muscatine visited relatives. Ira Reeves and Will Reeves visited Fix home. Bertha Neidie and Lydia Fix at Welsh home. Ira Reeves party well attended. Gamber and Metz horse race. Gamber wins two of three. Herman now to herd cattle in Missouri. Hartman and end hunted squirrels. fifty shot then tree felled. squirrel escaped. Hunting with Will Hartman urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Landfur
Kretschmar
Reheshen
A. J. Allen
New Era
W. D. Irwin
Bertha Neidie
Lydia Fix
Ira Reeves
John Gamber
John Metz
Mr. Gamber
Emil Herman
Germany
Missouri
Will Hartman
End
Raetz at Mother's Bedside in Bloomington Township
C Raetz of Bloomington township visits his mother in a hospital setting staying beside her bedside as reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Raetz
Bloomington Township
Sun
Fruitland Highlights Local Family and Visits
Mr and Mrs Horace Klaiss welcomed a daughter last week. Mrs Julia Armstrong from North Prairie, mobile Alabama, visited relatives here. Mrs Ramsey departed for Indiana after an extended visit at Mrs Rogers. Geo Rummery recovering after an injury from Friday’s parade. Cora and Roy Fitzsimmons visited Springdale. Cora Hunter of Muscatine spent a day with A C Craddock. Grandma Adye of Columbus City visited Al Fitzsimmons. Tyrill and family from Keokuk visiting Mr and Mrs Eaton. Shellabarger of Letts visited P W DeCamp. John Freeman Sr of Muscatine visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Klaiss
Julia Armstrong
North Prairie
Mobile
Ala
Ramsey
Rogers
Indiana
Geo. Rummery
Cora
Roy Fitzsimmons
Springdale
Cora Hunter
Muscatine
A. C. Craddock
Grandma Adye
Columbus City
S. John Freeman, Sr
Weddings Forecast and Local Happenings in Oak Grove
Oak Grove notes indicate plans for three upcoming weddings as residents prepare. Miss Osee Lake and Jessie Toyne visited the Duffield home, Frank Healey and Will Frack traveled to Chicago with cattle and hogs, and Mrs Stone left for Eldon then Oswego Kansas. Public interest rises as a Republican rally draws a large crowd and local residents receive medical visits while others stay in touch with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parks
Robert Shield
Edward Barrard, Jr
John Barnard
Dr Pierce’s Discovery Promises Quick Stomach Cure
An old advertising excerpt touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal stomach remedy. It reports dramatic personal testimonials of nervous indigestion and pain under the ribs, claiming a ninety eight percent cure rate with no alcohol and a follow up with “Pleasant Pellets” for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Thos. G. Lever
Lever
Ape Co
J . Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Four Boys Arrested After Chicago Train Wreck Tragedy
Four boys aged 9 to 11 were arrested in Chicago after the New York and Boston express derailed at South Chicago from an open switch. Two men were killed and three injured, including Garrett firemen and a brakeman. One boy claimed knowledge of others stealing switch parts. A separate Baltimore and Ohio freight collision near Edgemoor, Indiana killed one crew member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York and Boston Express
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
South Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Edgemoor
Ind
Albert Grable
Garrett
E. W. Whooper
S. A. Trusdell
Wisconsin Capital Carnival Opens With Strong Crowd
Madison prepares for the street fair and carnival with a Republican meeting led by Hanna and Frye. Military day features eight militia companies, a Governor Scofield review, and numerous tent shows. Col Vilas objects to a beauty on the corner but is persuaded to permit her display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Hanna and
Frye
Scofield
W. F. Vilas
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise Fast Cold Cure
Cough stopping tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Sold for 25 cents.
The Powers That Be Love Money Ambition and Dinner
A reflective piece examines how love, wealth, and ambition shape choices around meals and status. It links social power to lavish dinners, suggesting success fuels appetites and influence drives taste. The essay notes public display, private desires, and the cost of maintaining influence.
Rabbit hunter mistake kills man near Denver
Arthur W. Green was killed instantly near Denver when C. W. Johnson, a rabbit hunter, fired at what he mistook for a jackrabbit. Green and his sweetheart Katie Mockridge were in the foothills photographing when the fatal shot occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Denver
Col
Arthur W. Green
C. W. Johnson
Green
Katie Mockridge
Katie
Johnson
Fremont Voters Urged to Register McKinley Supporters
Fremont Republicans who backed Fremont and intend to vote for McKinley are asked to leave name and address with chairman J. W. McKee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
McKinley
Republican County Central Committee
Republican
East Second Street
J. W. McKee
Co. Cen. Com
Beggs' German Salve Endorsed by Amos R. Small
Amos R. Small praises Beggs' German Salve as the best salve for burns cuts skin diseases and piles claiming it cures without a scar and has treated every pile case he has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R. Small
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From J G Brum
In Muscatine readers are urged to seek relief for kidney pain and weakened kidneys through Doans Kidney Pills after J G Brum chief clerk of the B C R R Iowa City reports rapid relief and cure after using two boxes. Sold by Haverkamp drug store and all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. G. Brum
Iowa City
Dean
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
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Iona Ave
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Muscatine, Iowa
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Francis Pres
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L. G. Burnett
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P. W. Francis
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J.B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
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Washington
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Washinton
U. S
Dersie Hahn
Alta Guthrie
B. Law
Bell Sims
Joe Thoman
Here
James Canlon
Morris Younkin
Walter Shellady
River Junction
W. E. Nicola
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Blanche Hawthorn
John Minder
Nichols
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Fred Schwartz
Jas. McMichel’s
H. J. Holmes
D. A. Cochran
Pole Cat Hollow
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Joe
J. L. Gruble
Gruble
W. H. Harrison
Mack
Teddy
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Jacob Foster
Grand Assembly of
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Kent
Jennie Rifenburg
Dr. Brown
Brown
Wilson
Delta
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Robert Curtis
Fredonia
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Columbus Junction High School
Belle Dodd
Miss Lutie
M. N. Rippey
Albert McKain
Pine Creek
Lavasterpool
Fruitland
Oak Grove
Wisconsin
Fremont Voters
Republican Party
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Kansas
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Indian Territory
J. V. Weidlien
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J.B. Lewis Company
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