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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

5

Birthday Anniversary of Two Rural Carriers in Columbus Junction

Six Columbus Junction rural mail carriers celebrated the birthday anniversary of George Breneman and Amor Kelly with a surprise dinner at Mr. Kelly’s home. The group included carriers Glen Buffington Tom Robertson George Breneman James Snyder Amor Kelly and Joe Schoch plus Mrs Breneman. Local figures and residents such as B F Carroll and others were mentioned in nearby news updates.

Columbus Junction George B. Breneman Amor Kelly Kelly Mr. Kelly Breneman Glen Buffington Tom Robertson George Breneman James Snyder Joe Schoch G. W. Breneman Carroll Morning Sun B. F. Carroll Iowa Junction Elmer Crim Delta Press W. E. Bliven Muscatine M. H .Shearer Letts Eliza Reaney J. W. Pool Ottumwa R. J Tom Davis K. P. Hall Ena Scales Mediapolis David Rawhouser Salem Chas. Rawhouser A. Rowland

Simple Home Test and Kidney Health Advice

A home remedy is proposed for kidney trouble amid rising cases. The article links rheumatism and other pains to clogged kidneys and suggests a urine test and a vegetable-based prescription: Compound Karyon, dandelion extract, and sarsaparilla syrup, to be taken after meals and at night, with claims of rapid improvement.

Visitor reports from Iowa towns include family visits

Mrs. John Hanft and her son Everette visited Wilton yesterday to see her brother Harry Stevens and family and planned to stop in Muscatine before returning home. L. C. Wonnell of Wapello was a Columbus Junction visitor yesterday. Mrs. E. R. Yahn of Taylor Ridge was also mentioned in local notes.

John Hanft Everette Wilton Harry Stevens Musecatine L. C. Wonnell Wapello Columbus Junction E. R. Yahn Taylor Ridge

Illinois visitor to sister leaves for home

Ill. resident, visiting Mrs. H. Leonhard, departed yesterday for home. A Carpenter and F M Mossberry will address Letts voters this evening and Oakville tomorrow. Congressman Kennedy will be at Oakville.

John Freeman Dies at Fruitland After Attack

John Freeman died at Fruitland after an attack two days earlier. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about a week ago and was the father of Charles Freeman, a well known local figure.

Charles

Death of John Freeman in Muscatine at 93

John Freeman died this morning at 7:40 at his niece Lucy Adams home in Fruitland after a stroke. A Muscatine resident for 60 years he was born March 13 1816 and married Kate Norton in St Louis. Surviving are daughters Cora Sinnett and J C Weierhauser both of Muscatine a son Charles Freeman and another William Freeman of Mason Tenn. Funeral at Greenwood chapel tomorrow at 2:30 PM.

John Freeman Lucy Adams Fruitland Mr. Freeman Muscatine Kate Norton St. Louis Freeman

Wapello Notes include visits events and dinners

Wapello residents share social calls as Mrs. Henry returns home from Hedrick and Ursual Ewinger arrives from Burlington. Miss Ewinger visits Sam Herrick and Merit Deihl. Eastern Star chapters hosts a meeting for Jessie Parsons. L. C. Winter draws 2301 in Rosebud land lottery. Christian church plans a chicken pie dinner and supper in Davison building on Oct 24. Capt J C Smith of Des Moines visits Mrs Henry Smith and others socialize in the county. Local officials attend to matters in Burlington.

Wapello R. V. Henry Hedrick C. P. Johnson F. T. Ives Burlington Ursual Ewinger Sam Herrick Merit Deihl The Eastern Star Jessie Parsons Arthur Springer Journal Louisa County Rosebud L. C. Winter J. C. Smith Des Moines Henry Smith Men of the Christian Church Davison Herbert Clark Baby Kossuth Potter East

Root Juice Promises Health Benefits Claims In Town

Citizens report rapid health improvements after using Root Juice and urge others to try it. Morgan's drug store hosts demonstrations and distributes descriptive circulars while local customers spread praise by phone and in person.

Morgan’s Morgan's Drug Store

Bible Study Rally at YMHA Promotes Social Study Sessions

The Bible Study Rally at the YMHA begins at 7:30 tonight with leaders Fred Beach John Baird Emil Johnson and H Jameson guiding enrollment. New features include life of St Paul and Mission studies with nightly social and educational sessions led by gym staff.

Young Men's Christian Association Fred Beach John Baird Emil Johnson H. Jameson Gymnasium O. &. Johnson St. Paul

A Beautiful Pink Skin Cure Promised by Dr Hale Ointment

A household ointment claim says it clears eruptions and irritations, stops itching, and permanently cures long standing skin diseases. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.

Town notes and obituaries from local residents

Mrs. Clark plans a move to St. Charles Missouri while Mrs. C F Hoag attends the Rebekah Grand Lodge in Marshalltown. Wm Roach, an elderly former Columbus City resident, died recently and was buried there. Ray Reesink, recently from Canada, visited friends in Wapello. Rev J P Hebner, former pastor here, now serves Libertyville Iowa, visited last Friday. Agnes Walker attended Roach's funeral in Columbus City.

Columbus City Ray Reesink Muscatine Canada Wapello J. P. Hebner M. E Libertyville Tia Agnes Walker Wm. Roach

Returns From East Jule McCoskry Tour Claims Taft Win

Jule McCoskry arrived home after four weeks touring New York and New Jersey. He spent vacation in those states and asserts that Taft will win in New York.

Jule McCoskry New York New Jersey Mr. McCoskry Taft

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Columbus Young Men’s Clothes Ederheimer, Stein & Co., Makers Ederheimer-Stein Anson Clothing CO. “Home OF Good Clothing Wallerson Wallerson Stores Our Cloak Department Candy and Post Joh Freeman Mucbatine Iinterest Titus Loan & Investment Co Express New York B.S. Lilly Thompson Bros.Co
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