West Liberty Notes Sketch Local News and Events
West Liberty Ia October items include Rev Joe R Hanley sermon on Lights and Shadows of the Coming Election at M E church. Social visits, train time changes, marriages, trips and farm news from Downey Muscatine and LeHarpe. Royal Neighbors host Iowa City members with supper and programs at M E church and M W A hall.
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West Liberty
Joe R. Hanley
M. E
Guy Summers
Muscatine
John Close
West Fourth Street
Downey
Gus. Burmaster
Silvis
Peacock
Z. T. McCaleb
West Branch
Parmelia Gibson
Frank Conklin
O. P. Lavitt
P. H. Green
Maxson Avenue
le Harpe
Cordon
Ed. Preiss
Town City
R. C. Wagner
Estanica
New Mexico
A. W. Hemmingway
Mary Crozier
Matt Wilson
Columbus Junction
William Gibson
H. E. Dice
J. E. Westfall
Miss Fern
Graysford
Boyd Eves
E. A. Scott
Elmer
Minneapolis
Will Hindee
Edith Riddle
Atalissa
St. Louis
Cyrus Barkalow
Verna Riddle
J. A. Emmons
Davenport
Harmon Myers
Iowa City
Miss Myers
R. W. Brooke
William Schneckloth
Frank C. Robinson
W. Barkalow
Jessie Cornwall
Fred Jarvis
George Ward
W. H. Burk
Bailey
M. E. Church
M. W. A. Hall
Thomas Smiley
Harry Wright
Ed. Hellmer
Ethel Aker
Roy Evans
D E H King Nominated for Muscatine County Coroner
Dr. D E H King of Muscatine, a respected physician formerly of West Liberty, is urged as the Republican nominee for county coroner. The piece highlights his judgment, integrity, and medical experience as ideal qualifications for the role and calls for strong support on election day.
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Muscatine County
D. E. H. King
Muscatine
King
West Liberty
Iowa City Ladies Attend Luncheon Group
A luncheon featured a party from Iowa City with Mesdames E A Miller L G Blakesley Maggie Miller M Schump Josie Groa Emma Miller Etta Rees Maggie C Wood Ida W Wood Beatrice Emmons Minnie Emmons Mary Emmons Laura E Long Billa Drydegs Mary Bock Elsie Dunlap Stella Anderson Katie Holscher and Rose Mc Laughlin.
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Iowa City
Mesdames E. A. Miller
L. G. Blakesley
Maggie Miller
M. Schump
Josie Groa
Emma Miller
Etta Rees
Maggie C. Wood
Ida W. Wood
Beatrice Emmons
Minnie Emmons
Mary Emmons
Laura E. Long
Billa Drydegs
Mary Bock
Elsie Dunlap
Stella Anderson
Katie Holscher
Rose McLaughlin
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Croup Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for babies with croup coughs or colds claiming instant relief and rapid cure. Sold at Haverecamp’s Prescription Drug Store for 50c and $1.00.
East Wapsie Visit Highlights Local Social Ties
East Wapsie Illinois on October 30 reports Miss Clara Marolf visiting friends the Misses Maude Rockafellow and others, reflecting a quiet rural social exchange typical of the era.
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East Wapsie, Ila
Clara Marolf
Maude Rockafellow
Local Social Notes From Atalissa And Surrounding Towns
Margaret Anderson teaches in Atalissa schools. Max Fickler rests as Mercy hospital patient in Iowa City. Horace Hawker couple attends I O F banquet in West Liberty. Clara Marolf visits Mrs W H Marsteller in West Liberty. Rose Weyer and Lillie Lemon with son Percy visit Alfred Marolf in West Liberty Magnolia Minn. Adolph Fickler family visits Max at Mercy hospital. Eva Buckman visits Emmett family in West Liberty. Hughes of Iowa City visits John Webster’s business site.
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Margaret Anderson
Atalissa
Max Fickler
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Horace Hawker
West Liberty
Clara Marolf
W. H. Marsteller
Rose Weyer
Lillie Lemon
Percy
Magnolia
Minn
Alfred Marolf
Well Known Lecturer to Speak at Local Factory
Lyman B. Sperry of Oberlin Ohio a noted physiologist will visit Muscatine December 16 17 and 18 to lead a series of noon meetings at the McKee Bliven Button Factory under Y M C A auspices. Rev J C H Light will head the noonday sessions at the South End plant filling a vacancy caused by Rev H F Martin’s departure to Iowa City.
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McKee & Bliven
Lyman B. Sperry
A. M
Oberlin
Ohio
Dr. Sperry
Muscatine
Mitchell
South End
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
H. F. Martin
Grace Lutheran Church
Iowa City
Hallowe'en Affairs in South Muscatine
South Muscatine observes Halloween with church society entertainments at Hoopes hall and Mulford Congregational church. Relief Hose Company's annual masquerade ball at Hare's hall promises large attendance with Paudiet's band. Local social notes include parties at homes and visits described.
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Hallowe'en
South Muscatine
Relief Hose Company
Hoopes Hall
Standard Bearers
Musserville Methodist Church
Mulford Congregational Church
Hare's Hall
Paudiet
Evans Street
Laura Hintermeister
South End
William Montgomery
Philip Lacey
Drunkenness A Curable Disease and Orrine Cure
An advertisement declares drunkenness a curable disease with Orrine No 1 and No 2 as secret remedies priced at $1.00 each. It promises a money back guarantee if a cure is not achieved, and promotes nationwide endorsements from grateful users. The Orrine Co. of Washington DC distributes a free booklet and mailsOuane sealed on payment. A. W. Morgan, local druggist, sells the product.
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U.S
Dr. Nott
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
Funeral of Buffalo pioneer F J Frank held in town
The funeral for F J Frank 82 longtime Buffalo settler who helped build the town was held Sunday afternoon with Knights of Pythias in charge. He leaves a wife nine children 32 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Buffalo
F. J. Frank
Mr. Frank
Knights of Pythias
Oscar Strohm
Trenton
John Murphy
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Mr. Murphy
Francis Frank
Frank
Anna Langwith
Nellie
Myrtle
Willie
Henry Frank
Cedar Rapids
Geo. Frank
Sunbury
Knights
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. Dutcher
Amelia Stuecker
Miss Gusta
Wm. DeLap
John Murer
A. K. Claypool
Virgin Oil of Pine compound touted for throat troubles
A Massachusetts preacher allegedly found hoarseness relief after taking drops of Virgin Oil of Pine compound. The ad claims a mix of Virgin Oil of Pine compound with glycerine and whisky can rapidly cure a cold and cough, sold in half-ounce vials with a Food and Drugs Act guarantee from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
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Massachusetts
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Socialists parade Muscatine then rally with Work and Kennedy
Socialists in Muscatine plan a Saturday evening parade led by Pauchet's band followed by a meeting at Yeoman hall with John M. Work candidate for US senator and Michael T. Kennedy Davenport nominee. Parade forms at town avenue and Second street and proceeds through main streets with banners urging socialist candidates.
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Socialists of
Local social notes from Old Clifton area
I K L Freeland of near Ainsworth visits sister Mrs W F Marston. Mrs Albert Hank and Mrs Wehmeyer call on Mrs Peter Brett. Alice Murray returns home after visiting cousin L Prettyman. Joe Green visits M F Murray. Miss Bessie Hesler of Illinois City returns home after visiting B F Knotts. Clarence Kemp entertains Aaron Kemp and wife with Lawrence House and B I Knotts and wife at dinner.
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Old Clifton
Bessie Hesler
Illinois City
Ill
B. F. Knott
Clarence Kemp
Aaron Kemp
Grandview
Lawrence House
B. I. Knott
Local Notes From Bloomington Area
Mrs Ed Rynearson visited relatives in Wilton after traveling on Wednesday evening Edward H Collins is due home today from Salem Ia Charles Sinnett renovates with a new bathroom J S Garnes installs a large watering tank in his property
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Bloomington
Ed. Rynearson
Wilton
Edward H. Collins
Salem
Charles Sinnett
J. S. Garnes
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Eva Buckman
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John Webster
Ober
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Esther Forbes
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