Local notes crowd Muscatine scene with illnesses and events
William Zeak is ill at 703 West Fourth street. C Herrick, previously at Bellevue hospital, has returned home. Mrs. F W Snyder and daughter Katie visit James Farrell on Schley avenue. Attorney J E McIntosh of West Liberty in Muscatine. Mulford Aid society to entertain Wednesday afternoon October 21. Rev A L Tilgner returned from German Baptist conference in Swayne Kansas. Red Jacket pumps agency secured by Frank Ashcroft near Kemble Hotel. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Sullivan funeral and interment at St Marys cemetery. Vanatta and Elfers Commercial College team plans to travel to Lone Tree Friday night. Muscatine Graduate Nurses association meeting postponed a week. Earl Wimner injured at Richards Fuel Co in South Muscatine when wagon ran over his left foot. Dr Appel attended.
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P. Stein
Ruthenberg
John Richley
Mulford Aid Society
A. L. Tilgner
German Baptist Church
Northwest Conference
The
Swayne
Kan
Red Jacket
Frank Ashcroft
Kemble Hotel
Married Man In Trouble
A married man who lets any family member take anything other than Foley s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is guilty of neglect The genuine Foley s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package A W Morgan Druggist
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
Demorest 82nd Birthday and Daughter’s 5th Wedding Anniversary
At Mrs Demorest’s sister Mrs Bridgman’s home on North Mulberry avenue in Muscatine a double celebration marked A F Demorest’s 82nd birthday and his daughter May E Phillips Milwaukee’s 5th wedding anniversary. The event featured a dinner and an afternoon of reminiscences as Mr Demorest, a long time resident, enjoyed a wide circle of acquaintances.
Samose touted as flesh forming aid for thinness
The advertisement claims pale thin people suffer from malnutrition and that Samose aids digestion and assimilation to restore strength. It promises weight gain after short use and offers a money back guarantee from Druggist J. J. Havercamp for unsatisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Speechless Treasure: Elder Treasurer Keeps Active City Life
In his later years he remains vigorous and tireless. As treasurer of the First M. E. church he travels across the city, seldom riding street cars and preferring to walk, showcasing remarkable mobility for his age.
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Tance
M. E
Unique Hallowe en party at Burnside's cottage
The Philathea society and Wesleyan Bible class of the First Methodist Episcopal church plan a Halloween party on Friday October 30 at Burnside's cottage on Sawyer avenue. They will decorate with jack o lanterns and autumn scenes, escort guests from Bridgman's corner by ghost guides, play games, and serve supper in a remote setting.
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Philathea Society
Wesleyan Bible Class
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Burnside
Sawyer Avenue
Mulberry Avenue
Bridgman’s Corner
Installation of Court of Honor officers at Fruitland lodge
The installation of the Court of Honor officers was held last night with D. D. Webster of Fruitland camp serving as installing officer. New officers installed include Chancellor J C Coster, Vice Chancellor Laura C Fowler, Recorder Nellie Peck, Chaplain Gertrude Gilbert, Conductor Anna Guile, Guard Effie Blair, Sentinel Roy Fowler, Director Frank Chayka, installation by D D Webster of Fruitland court No 595.
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Court of Honor Lodge
D. D. Webster
Fruitland Camp
J. C. Coster
Laura C. Fowler
Nellie Peck
Gertrude Gilbert
Anna Guile
Effie Blair
Sentinel
Roy Fowler
Frank Chayka
Fruitland Court No. 595
City couple Hackett celebrate thirty fifth wedding anniversary
City food inspector and Mrs. C J Hackett were surprised by a large group of friends last evening as attendants Miss Ethel Trautman and F Dawson helped stage a mock ceremony. Dr and Mrs Hackett were re married with Rev W Smith officiating. A supper followed plus evening games.
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C. J. Hackett
Ethel Trautman
F. Dawson
Mrs. Reynolds Hosts Social for Mrs. Hyink in Lucas Street
Mrs. Oscar Reynolds of Lucas Street entertained friends yesterday afternoon at her home in honor of Mrs. Harry Hyink of Denver Colorado. The gathering featured social conversation followed by refreshments.
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Oscar Reynolds
Lucas Street
Harry Hyink
Denver
Col
Miss Rosetta Wagner to Perform in Columbus Junction Musicale
Muscatine’s famed vocalist Miss Rosetta Wagner will headline a musicale in Columbus Junction Friday evening. Washington talent will assist, with E. P. Davis of Washington accompanying on piano.
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Rosetta Wagner
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Washington
E. P. Davis
Miss Wagner
Homesteaders Hold Evening Meeting With Initiation
All members are urged to attend as eight new members will be initiated and several ballots acted upon. Illinois state manager L. C. Benson will give his final address before a brief program concludes the session.
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Homesteaders Order
Illinois
L. C. Benson
Dorcas Society Meeting At Mrs Worst’s Home
Mrs Joseph Worst hosted Dorcas society members at her residence 505 East Ninth Street this afternoon. Participants did sewing and refreshments were served.
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Joseph Worst
The
Dorcas Society
East Ninth Street
Luther League Meeting At Grace Lutheran Church
Luther League of the Grace Lutheran church will meet this evening at the church. Considerable business is to be transacted and a full attendance is desired.
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Luther League of the Grace Lutheran Church
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting at German Congregational Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Congregational church will meet Wednesday at the church.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
German Congregational Church
A F Dawson to Address Muscatine Meeting at Grand Opera House
Dr R S McNutt is chairman for tonight's Grand Opera House meeting with Congress man Albert F Dawson and Joe R Lane of Davenport on stage. A record crowd is expected as button plant representatives fill the platform to hear Dawson explain his stance on a pivotal Muscatine issue. Button workers urged to attend to hear his ideas and reasoning.
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R. S. McNutt
Grand Opera House
Albert F. Dawson
Joe R. Lane
Davenport
County Central Committee
William van Zyl
Dawson
Muscatine
Intermediate basketball league opens with Reds and Golds wins
The intermediate league opened its schedule at the association building with a large crowd. Reds beat Bilkey's Whites 7 to 2, while Golds led by Port Smith defeated Elliott's squad 10 to 5. Ollie Munn as center, Cummins and Kautz forwards, Grafe and Harrington guards, with Johnson optimistic about stronger team this year.
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Association
Reds
Hahn
Bilkey
Golds
Port Smith
Elliott
Olie Johnson
Ollie Munn
Cummins
Kautz
Grafe
Harrington
Roy Kautz
Chas Herman
Johnson
Peoria Clippers
Best Home Remedy for Rheumatism and Kidney Troubles
A vintage remedy promotes Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and shaken. Adults take a teaspoonful after meals and at night with a full glass of water. Claimed to cleanse kidneys, ease back pain, reduce swelling, and aid urinary issues, especially in the elderly.
New Auxiliary Formed for Industrial Branch at McKee & Bliven
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the local Y M C A decided to form a factory branch at McKee & Bliven button factory. Wives of plant workers will compose the new auxiliary, which will assist with association room beautification and support factory events, following the up-town group's example.
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McKee & Bliven
J W Brown Addresses Socialist Rally in Yeoman Hall
John W. Brown of Massachusetts toured the country for the Socialist Party and spoke at Yeoman hall last evening. A fair crowd listened as Brown outlined economic changes and causes and offered a remedy, eliciting enthusiastic response from party followers.
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John W. Brown
Massachusetts
Socialist Party
Yeoman Hall
Brown
Toll Box Theft Report From Mississippi Toll Location
A theft incident is reported involving a toll box torn from a wall and money missing. Police note the incident occurred at a Mississippi toll location, with investigators examining security footage and nearby clues for suspects.
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Mississippi
Remainder Shipments for New York City Burial
The remains of Frank C. Swimm of New York who died at the police station this morning will be shipped this evening to New York City. Dr A J Weaver received a telegram from Charles Swimm stating he cannot travel to Muscatine and requests shipment to New York.
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Frank Swimm
New York City
Telephone suit filed over contract from Seventy-Six Township
The Seventy-Six Township Telephone Company No 1 sues the Conesville Telephone Company for 11400 alleging a contract debt. Attorneys Carskaddan and Pepper represent the plaintiffs.
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Township Telephone Company No. 1
Conesville Telephone Company
Carskaddan & Pepper
Rich Men Were Victims in Morse Fraud Trial
In New York on October 20 the Morse Curtis fraud trial featured three millionaire victims. Charles M Schwab John W Gates and Isaac Guggenheim testified they were drawn by Charles W Morse into investment pools at the National Bank of North America losing nearly five million dollars.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
The
National Bank of North America
Wall Street
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Company
John W. Gates
Isaac Guggenheim
Smelting Trust
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer Ad
Person claims relief from internal piles after three boxes of Pyramid Pile Cure. Testimonial notes 22 years in Columbus Ohio and urges purchase from druggists or mail order from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan with a free trial offer.
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W.L. Johnson
E. Fulton St
Columbus
Ohio
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Local Circle Discusses Plans With Mrs Cummins
The Colonel Hare Circle Thimble Bee met with Mrs Anna Cummins on East Ninth street this afternoon. Many ideas were reviewed but no definite action was decided.
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Colonel Hare
Thimble Bee
Anna Cummins
East Ninth Street
How to Cure the Drink Habit Advertising Orrine
The Orrine Company of Washington DC offers secret and voluntary treatments for drink addiction. Correspondence is confidential with replies in plain envelopes. Orrine No 1 and No 2 cost 1 dollar per box and come with a cure guarantee or money back. Sold by A W Morgan with leading druggists endorsing.
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Orrine Company
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
Instant Relief for Itch with D. D. D. Prescription
A simple external liquid remedy promises immediate relief from itching. Just a drop or two on the skin calms the nerve itch and vouches for permanent cures after usage. Sold at Havercamp's Drug Store.
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Havercamp’s
Theft Reported at Valley Telephone Office
The Valley Telephone company's Kemble House location at Second and Walnut streets was torn from the wall and rifled last night. Night clerk Donovan found the toll box emptied on the floor. manager William Weissmiller conducts the investigation.
Dr Kings New Discovery Advertised By Havercamp Drug
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for coughs and colds with claims of pneumonia death prevention. It lists prices at 50 cents and one dollar and cites Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
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DR. Price
Schaefer
Schaefer’s Laundry
Iowa Avenue
William Zeak
West Fourth Street
C. Herrick
Bellevue Hospital
Mrs. F. W. Snyder
Miss Katie
Mrs. Snyder
James Farrell
Schley Avenue
J. E. McIntosh
West Liberty
Posum Cereal Co., Ltd
Baitie Creek, Mich
A.F. Dawson
Basketball League
Memphis
New Orleans
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
J. W. Brown
Wakefield
Bruno Kramer
Frank Dunn
Brownies
Laura Kemp
South Muscatine Fuel Company
Weed Park Club House
Leibbrand, Ryan
Comp’y
Wm. Matthews
Babbit, Taylor, Lane & Co
Rabbit
Taylor
Bt.l
Cos
East Second Street
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