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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1900

Page

6

Osteopathy by Dr Elizabeth Harlan in Muscatine

Elizabeth Harlan D D a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo treats all curable diseases of women and children without drugs Established in Muscatine in 1899 Osteopathy recognized as a scientific method Thousands cured after other methods failed Consult 212 Linn St Muscatine Iowa for examination and possible help.

Elizabeth Harlan D. D American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Muscatine Harlan

Rural Ramblings and Local Notices Update

Rural Ramblings reports the death of Mrs. Toland at her daughter’s Letts home and burial at Cedar Bethel. It notes illnesses and visits among residents, a cistern project by Homer Vincent, typhoid cases, several relocations, social events, and hog deaths near Richmond, with multiple named locals and nearby towns.

Toland R. W. Lees Cedar Rapids Dayton Ohio Jane Meeker-Sullivan Jos. Meeker Homer Vincent Dave Parson Thomas Hemmenway Kanasi

Riverside cattle ship to Chicago noted as finest

James Howefl sent a high quality bunch of black cattle from Riverside to Chicago on Tuesday. Miss Emma Russ returned from Iowa City after eye treatment. Mrs. L. Mellree improves her home with a fresh coat of paint by George Stephen. Mrs. C. Sweet and Mrs. Walter Shell- are mentioned in passing.

Shellabarger May Leiberknecht Muscatine Mart Shellabarger St. Louis Cassie Griffin Ottumwa Jne Welch Force Meckey Rogers Bayfield Town Reisenhart James Howefl Chicago Emma Russ Iowa City L. Mellree George Stephen C. Sweet Walter Shell

Pleasant Iowa October Day Amid Harvest News

The column notes unseasonably warm October weather in Iowa with cropland and orchards thriving. Several locals, including Miss Ida Drake and Grandma Drake, visit relatives, while Rev. Millice and Mrs Millice are praised for their church service. News of farm activity, corn husking, a Moylan sale, and visits by residents such as the Flaters, Griggs, and Mangles are recorded alongside health updates and a political rally in Stockton.

Iowa Ida Drake Sweetland Wm. Hyink Elmer McGowan M. G. Swain Cora McIntire Aaron Noble Muscatine Goshen Wm. Griggs Maxman Will Dage Maquoketa Frank

W L Reach addressed large crowd in Atalissa rally

Atalissa and surrounding community gathered last Saturday evening to hear W. L. Reach. The event drew a crowd exceeding 2,500 with 46 Union Valley Rough Riders in attendance. The meeting was presided by assistant principal Mr. Neymaster and included remarks by Mr. Pringey and daughter.

Atalissa W. L. Reach Union Valley Rough Riders West Liberty Tribune Muscatine A. Smalley Zephyr Kline 300One Boone John B. Johnson Chicago Vauble

Little Willie’s career nears shelf as school breaks ahead

Stockton notes end of Little Willie’s era with a two week school vacation. A 52 car B S R N double header rolled through Tuesday, not carrying hobos. Roy Shetler and Pearl visited W J Williams in Atlas, then rain interrupted corn huskers before dust was laid and cisterns refilled.

Little Willie Roy Shetler Pearl Atlas W. J. Williams Bro

Local Visitors Mention Move of Sawmill Plans

Mr Collenbarger and Mrs Collenbarger of Toolsboro were business callers in the area Tuesday. He contemplates moving his hardwood saw mill to the big timber this winter to supply lumber for local property improvements. Mrs Funk and Mrs Hummel called on Miss Ellen Walton Tuesday. Mr Hoopes of Muscatine was seen on the streets Wednesday. J Q Beatty was a business visitor in Muscatine Thursday.

Collenbarger Toolsboro H. H. Funk Hummel Ellen Walton F. Hoopes Muscatine J. Q. Beatty

Local Church News and Social Notes from Buffalo Prairie

Rev Slyter and wife traveled from Aledo to preach at the church on Wednesday night and attended the Muscatine state convention Thursday. Miss Lillie Workman and Miss Carrie Watters returned to Buffalo Prairie to teach. Carolyn Freyermuth wed Edward Barnard at the Barnard home. Hayes sale well attended. Pine Bluff telephone line nearing completion. Purse and Bowser visiting Marston.

Slyter Aledo Muscatine Baptist Church Bryant Moline Rev Purse Lillie Workman Carrie Watters Buffalo Prairie Lucy Kate Watson Joe Carolyn Freyermuth Edward Barnard Barnard John McGinnis Jessie Bessie Davenport Reynolds Elizabeth Reynolds Pine Bluff Jas. Hayes, Sr

Dinner Guests Surprise Wilton Home in Warm Gathering

G Albrand hosted a dinner for old friends and their wives from Wilton. Forty eight guests arrived to a welcome surprise, sharing a fine meal and lively conversation as W Fryberger celebrated a birthday with family.

G. Albrand George McKinley Roosevelt Wilton Mr. Albrand W. Fryberger Asa Campbell F. Leimkuehler

Fremont Voters Urged to Register with County Committee

All Fremont Republicans who voted for Fremont and who plan to support McKinley are asked to leave their names and addresses with the chairman of the Republican County Central committee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. J. W. McKee, Chairman Co. Cen. Com.

Fremont McKinley Republican County Central Committee Republican East Second Street J. W. McKee Co. Cen. Com

Stopover at Niagara Falls for Lehigh Valley travelers

Passengers from the West bound to New York or Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley Railroad may stop at Niagara Falls without extra charge.

Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad

Novel Ent nte at Scottsburg Woman Ends Her Life

Indianapolis October 26 Mrs Jennie Bridgewater a 19 year old Scottsburg wife invited female friends for supper then announced her despair after her husband left her She drank a glass of water with morphine and died early Wednesday morning A physician said she lost consciousness and died morphed. Her family background was described as good.

Indianapolis Jennie Bridgewater Scottsburg

Lawsuits Aimed At Caledonia Portage After Levee Break

Farmers alleging damages from the city levee breach near Portage Wisconsin plan to sue the town of Caledonia and Portage city. Notices of injury served. D H Grady and C C Wayland retained as attorneys. City admits no liability.

Portage Wis Caledonia D. H. Grady C. C. Wayland Fowler

Death by own action in Bedford tragedy

Bedford Indiana October 26 19 year old Carl King died by suicide after a fight with his half brother. He secured morphine to end his life and took it at his boarding house, ending in tragedy.

Bedford Ind Carl King Young King

Davenport and Rock Island North Western Railway Schedule

The Davenport Rock Island and North Western Railway announces a new line from Davenport Iowa effective June 10 1900 with trains to Clinton Dixon Chicago Omaha Denver and Pacific Coast points. Daily and Sunday schedules list No 4 No 6 and No 7 arrivals and departures with multiple intermediate stops including Clinton Sterling Dixon Cedar Rapids Belvidere Rockford Madison and Sioux City. General Passenger Agent L F Berry signs the notice.

Tri-Cities Chica Clinton Davenport Iowa Clinton Peeing, Dixon Chicago Omaha Denver, Co Belvidere Rockford Tilt Janesville Madison Wis Clinton Sterling Dixon Cedar Rapids Aemosa Utah Pacific Coast Sioux Neb Pea Rockford Belvidere Lll Rene Dixon Sterling Sig Kap Bikekesikse Ettnanssie B. Daily L. F. Berry

Muscatine North and South Railroad Time Table 1900

Schedule taking effect 12:01 p m Sunday June 17 1900 lists southbound trains No 3 and northbound No 1 with stop points Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Jct and daily operation except Sunday. It notes trains No 2 and No 4 run regardless of the corresponding opposite trains and cites connections to B C BR N to Burlington and Iowa Central lines.

Lv. Ly Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Jct Burlington Iowa Central

Rheumatic Cure Advertised by Noted Drugists

To all whom it may concern the following druggists set the famous T Rheumatic Cure John J Havercamp Theo Kuechman McBride Cope J J Coady Nesper Co. The most effective cure shows results in all stages of rheumatism.

John J. Havercamp Kuechman McBride & Cope J. J. Coady Nesper & Co

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