Opening of the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Reaches Muscatine
George M. Titus, head of the P. M. Musser library board, received an 1855 invitation announcing the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad opening to Muscatine. Discovered by J. W. Garner of Columbus City, the document was for Wesley W. Garner and included a free ride ticket. The event took place on November 20, 1855, and the invitation will join the library’s collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Titus
P. M. Musser Public Library Board
Muscatine
J. W. Garner
Columbus City
Wesley W. Garner
Mississippi and Missouri
P. M. Musser
Muscatine couple marks 52nd wedding anniversary
W. S. Peasley, married August 30, 1856 in a house still standing at 413 East Eighth Street, Muscatine, is believed to be the city’s only surviving groom from that era. He and wife now live at 520 Maple Avenue and reflected on their milestone throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
W. S. Peasley
W. H. Fayle
East Eighth Street
Riverside Notes: Visits Cirque, Homes Change Hands
Riverside, Iowa records a weekend of social visits and circus attendance. Fred Sims and wife attended the Golmar Bros. circus in Iowa City along with John Mottit and Lee Mottit. Mrs. Lizzie Shebeck purchased the John Fesler property and will move in. Ed Godlove reports his wife recovering well from surgery at the S U S hospital. A N B Younkin’s hosted relatives from Washington. The N B social event drew positive social and financial results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Fred Sims
Iowa City
Golmar Bros
Gracie Meeks
Hannah Emmons
R. Younkin
N. B
John Mottit
Lee
Lydon
Theo Bouquet
Moreland
Okla
Lizzie Shebeck
John Fesler
Hannah Straymire
George Tremmel
A. H. Younkin
Mr. Sims
Nellie Draubaugeh
Washingtown
T. L. Sims
Fanny
East Hill Shower Honors Autumn Bride at Rosenberger Home
Miss Alice Battey was guest of honor at a social shower last night hosted by Miss Ellen Rosenberger at 1019 East Second Street. About twenty friends, mostly Christian Endeavor members, attended with games, music, and refreshments as gifts for the autumn bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Rosenberger
East Second Street
Alice Battey
Frank Mucha
Rosenberger
Christian Endeavor Society of the Friends’ Church
East Wapsie Social Roundup Sees Local Visits
Miss Clara Marolf teaching near Walcott returns home for Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Webster and daughter Stella come back from camping near Rochester. Alfred Marolf visits cousins Fred and Mary Birkhofer in Moscow. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hudson host the former’s sister. Andrew Schultz and children of Muscatine return after West Liberty fair and visiting the Marolf home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wapsie
Clara Marolf
Walcott
John Webster
Stella
Rochester
Alfred Marolf
Fred Birkhofer
Moscow
Wm. Hudson
Andrew Schultz
Muscatine
West Liberty Fair
Fair at the Junction Opens for Entries in Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction Iowa September 1 Opening day for the big fair drew crowds on the grounds with a mile track touted as one of the best in the state. T. J. Klotz presides as president with M. D. Hanft vice president and N. T. Hendrix secretary. E. R. Lacey treasurer heads a capable board of directors as departments prepare displays for tomorrow. Races slated for Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
T. J. Klotz
M. D. Hanft
N. T. Hendrix
E. R. Lacey
E. R. Wacey
Floral Hall
J. W. Garner
O. P. Wilcox
Chary
T. Maxwell
F. H
J. R. Johnston
W. A
C. Duncan
Gray
W.W. Oats
J. S. Blar
Gates
R. J. Reaney
Funeral for Miss Mary Jane Waugh Held at Columbus City
The service was conducted at the Methodist church in Columbus City with Rev. R. D. Pool officiating. Burial followed at the Columbus City cemetery. Attendants included Mrs. Wm. McCormick from Letts and Eva McKee visiting for the grand lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Waugh
Columbus City
R. D. Pool
Wm. McCormick
Letts
Miss Waugh
Jas. McKee
Oskaloosa
Grand Lodge of the Pythian Sisters
Eva
Gladys
G. W. Breneman
Cleave Duncan
Iowa City
Kansas City
Cotter
George B. Stapp
Trolley Festival Committee Picks Heads by Nation
At yesterday's committee meeting the festival heads were chosen by nationality. Iceland goes to Mrs R L Thompson, Japan to Mrs Will Hine, France to Mrs H M Dalzell, Italy to Miss Flora Bigelow, Holland to Mrs F E Schmidt, and Toyland to Miss Wilma Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
R. L. Thompson
Japan
Will Hine
France
H. M. Dalzell
Italy
Flora Bigelow
Holland
F. E. Schmidt
Toyland
Wilma Holcomb
Trolley Festival Plans Under Way
Indians Mrs G B Samuels notes strong leadership for the event. Each chairman will appoint sub committees and assistants and everything will be ready for September 15 with plans for both afternoon and evening festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Samuels
Nabisco Sugar Wafers Caption Dinner Party Delights
A vintage advertisement extols Nabisco Sugar Wafers as the perfect post dessert treat. It claims the wafers mark refined hospitality and please guests with a delicate, melting flavor. The copy suggests keeping several tins for an always popular dessert option.
Delegation Heads to Madison for Rev. Kempton Rites
Frank Sample Frank Lander Mr and Mrs Henry Jayne Hugh Jameson Z W Hutchinson A W Hine Rev J N Elliott William Hendricks F W Hoefflin and Rev George D Rogers of Washington leave at noon for Madison Wisconsin to attend the funeral of the late Rev A J Kempton who died Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sample
Frank Lander
Henry Jayne
Hugh Jameson
Z. W. Hutchinson
A. W. Hine
J. N. Elliott
William Hendricks
F. W. Hoefflin
George D. Rogers
Washington
Madison
Wis
A. J. Kempton
American King of cures Dr King's New Discovery
A historical catalog note promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a quick safe and sure cough and cold remedy sold at Havercamp's Description Drug Store for 50 cents and 1.00.
Spalding Club Plans Picnic at Geneva Island
The Spalding club will hold its annual picnic tomorrow at the As thalter cottage on Geneva Island, with departure scheduled for 9 o'clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Club
Asthalter
Geneva Island
Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Gentle Relief
Foley's Orino Laxative is presented as an improved remedy that does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. The product is guaranteed, offered by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Dr J W Morgan Moves Office to Bank Building
Dr J W Morgan moves his office to the German American bank building. The change affects his practice location and office arrangements in the same city.
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Lindle
Fifth and
Mulberry Avenue
Mulberry Cash Grocery
C. M. Smith
Railway & Light
Wm. Bokenkamp
W. 2Nd St
Ohr
Journal
G. M. Titus
Mississippi
Missouri
W. SS. Peasley
East Hill
Rosenberger Home
W. J. Smith
Nichols
Raymond
Lena Hubacher
Long Grove
Robert Wilson
Anna Jepson
Keokuk
A. L. Jordan
Burlington
Rev. Jordan
Ottumwa
Iowa
Vernon Cone
H. J. Rutledge
Smalley Avenue
Cranston
M. Lewis
Orville Conkling
J. G. Amilong
New Boston
Ill
Catherine Amlong
Jennie
Fast Second Street
Frances Oliver
Washington Street
Wilton
Harry Chasteen
Charles Campbell
Fast Ninth Street
Geo. Salter
S. E. Fulton
Jamestown
Warner
Valenciennes
Toben, Malone & Co
Second and
Sycamore Streets
Umbus Junction News
Hay
Perts
J. H. Mundt
East Third St
Court House
Home Tea Co
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