Local News Roundup Highlights Movements and Local Ads
Daily notes travelers and visitors around Muscatine and Letts. Henry Wildasin leaves Wilton for a business trip on the southwest train. Mrs. H. C. Perry returns from Muscatine. Miss Mildred McColm goes home after Muscatine visit. Dr. J. K. Taylor returns from Chicago on business. The 35th Iowa reunion attendees, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hildelbaugh, return to Letts. Dr. Thomas MacBride visits Town City then Muscatine. Local ads promote Bestenlehner's hot water bottles and syringes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Henry Wildasin
Wilton
A. Hildelbaugh
Letts
Iowa
Thomas MacBride
Town City
Muscatine
Bestenlehner’s
George McDaniel
Fairfield
Campbell Brothers Show to Visit City on September 16
A local notice outlines the Campbell Brothers Great Consolidated Shows coming to town September 16. It chronicles the troupe’s 12 years of growth from a small outfit to a large touring circus, highlighting its motto and moral standards, winter quarters near Fairbury Nebraska, and the extensive operations required to run a traveling show.
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Campbell Brothers
Fairbury
Neb
Blue River
Sam
The Peculiar Comedian at Salisbury’s Theatre
Local theatregoers welcome W. B. Patton as a leading star in the season. Patton, popular with admirers, is also the author of plays he performs in and the creator of the comedy The Blockhead. He appears with a strong cast in a well staged production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
W. B. Patton
Patton
Blockhead
Morgan Stock Co Opens Week at Grand Theatre
The Morgan Stock Co tours from the south and opens a week at the Grand theatre Monday evening with a lineup including The Day of Judgment Princess Lou The Old Inventor A Southern Rose When Reuben Comes to Town An American Girl Midnight in Chinatown and more. Uncles Zeke will perform at a Saturday band concert at 1 oclock and opening night admissions are free for ladies with seats on sale Saturday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Stock Co
Grand Theatre
Princess Lou
Old Inventor
Reuben
Chinatown
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when taken timely, endorsed by A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
A. W. Morgan
Funeral for Hiram Cromer Held at North Prairie
The funeral for Hiram Cromer will be held Friday at 2 30 from the North Prairie church. Interment follows in the North Prairie cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Cromer
North Prairie Church
North Prairie Cemetery
The General Demand for a Gentle Laxative Remedy
The Well-Informed world seeks a simple pleasant laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co advocates Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as ethical, wholesome, and effective. Buy genuine produced by California Fig Syrup Co through leading druggists for fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Ladies Aid Society Elects Officers at Muscatine Meeting
The South Muscatine Ladies Aid Society of the Musserville Methodist Church met at Hoopes hall to hear retiring-officer reports. Mrs. W H Randleman was elected president with Mrs. W H Johnson as vice president and Mrs. David Foster as secretary and treasurer. Purchasing committee includes Mrs. John Kendig and Mrs. Dan Womachell. Social hour followed. next meeting set Sept 23 at Mrs. Aaron Angle’s home.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Musserville Methodist Church
Hoopes Hall
W. H. Randleman
W. H. John
David Foster
John Kendig
Dan Womachel
J. E. Hoopes
Aaron Angle
South End
Investigation in Drainage Matter Near Slough in Muscatine
City council committee of the whole surveyed drainage options in South Muscatine to drain stagnant pond water into the slough. Alderman Holmes proposed a ditch to connect ponds to the slough, with an estimated cost not exceeding five hundred dollars, seen as a public benefit. A decision is expected at tomorrow's adjourned meeting.
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South Muscatine
Holmes
Fourth Ward
Dr Warren Duncan Weds Margery Huntsberry at Winfield
Dr Warren J Duncan and Miss Margery Huntsberry exchanged vows in a Winfield ceremony led by Rev H A Ingham and Rev D L McBride. Nearly 100 guests attended the wedding and reception at the Duncan farmhouse with plans for a Colorado honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Warren J. Duncan
W. A. Duncan
Margery Huntsberry
Cc. W. Huntsberry
Winfield
H. A. Ingham
Methodist Church
D. L. McBride
United Presbyterian Church
Duncan
Colorado
Dental Department
The
State University
W. F. Hall
W. A. Smith
C. A. Carpenter
O. M. Cavin
C. A. Sprague
J. A. Sprague
W. T. Brown
Glen Buffington
Pleasant Prairie Social News and Local Visits
I L Fowler visited his nephew near Letts. Mr and Mrs W J McElroy did business in Muscatine. E A Allbee was a Muscatine caller. Grangers held a social and served ice cream and cake. Jacob Hubbard of Perry and companions visit. Joe Mires and Carrie Fridley visited. Erwin Allbee and wife spent time in Muscatine. Miss Frances Boot visited J Egle. Mrs McElroy and daughter called in Blue Grass. Clippert Clippers beat Blue Grass 14 to 6. Mabel Hague left for West Liberty for a friend’s wedding. Johnny Metz delivering mail.
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South Muscatine
Wilbur Orris
Columbus Junction
Eshleman
Clifton Rogers
Arden
Musserville
H. S. Schrrmer
Grandview
Andrew Hunter
Ainsworth
Arthur Markman
Near Letts
Pleasant Prairie
I. L. Fowler
Letts
W. J. McElroy
Muscatine
E. A. Allbee
Carpenter
Jacob Hubbard
Perry
Joe Mires
Carrie Fridley
Montpelier
John Henke
Erwin Allbee
Frances Boot
J. Egle’s
McElroy
Blue Grass
Clippers
Mabel Hague
West Liberty
Johny Metz
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for health return
A Denver woman Mrs A Gregory details long illness and an operation followed by worsening condition. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and urges other women with backache and periodic pains to try the remedy. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Mrs. Pinkham
Local Visitors and Transactions Around Muscatine
Mr. Anderson enjoyed his vacation while Mr. and Mrs. Welsh of Fairport visited Glenn McElroy on Sunday. Glenn McElroy delivered a potato load in Muscatine on Monday. Wm. Sissell and wife conducted business in Muscatine on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Anderson
Mrs. Welsh
Fairport
Glenn McElroy
Muscatine
Wm. Sissell
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Promotes Safe Cough Remedy
An ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough and lung remedy with no opiates in the yellow package. It urges shoppers to avoid counterfeit versions and to trust A. W. Morgan Druggist for the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Foley's
A. W. Morgan
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H. C. Perry
Mildred McColm
J. K. Taylor
Chicago
Marie Wieggen
Geo. Sissell
Lone Tree
George Hahn
West Third Street
Nichols
Cal. W. Smith
S. B. Lafferty
Davenport
J. S. Kulp
Mulberry Avenue
Henry Hum
Washington
E. F. Rehmel
Fifth and
Locust Streets
Rock Island
Burlington Road
Carney
Jack
John A. Robbins
Candy Kitchen
Muscatine Ramblers
Bertha Gerdom
Nora Richardson
Burlington
J. Olive
West Seventh Street
G. A. Wickwire
Miss A. Robey
Keswick
Wenneck
Roselawn Avenue
Lillian Orris
Washington, Ia
Fred Bonnichsen
Harrisville, Mo
Lenz
Culver Street
Fredonia
Mary Golden
Miss Margaret
Philadelphia
Atalissa
Mary Dwyer
L. J. Horan
John Farrel
M. W. Wickey
Oak and
Sixth Streets
NeMoine
Cedar Rapids
Wickey
All American Food
Egg-O-See Cereal Company
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Zeke
River Bulletin
St Paul
Red Wing
Reed’s Landing
la Crosse
P. du Chien
Dubuque le Claire
Des M. Rapids
Keokuk
St Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Mississippi
Duduque
J. M. Sherier
Ladies’ AD Society
Musserville M. E.'S
Elect OF
Mrs. Randleman
Presi
Dent
Dan Alderman
Billings
Sampson Street
Stewart Road
Randleman
Grandview Avenue
Minerva Strow
Wapello
C. H. Smith
New Boston
Matilda Phillips
Rose Weakley
George Corley
City Council
Anna Hutton
Monmouth
Ill
Nannie Coe
Susie Spaeth
Des Moines
Indianola
J. Carson Duncan
Teddy
Robert
Longmont
Colo
Harry Stapp
John Duncan
Lina Brock
G. W. Brock
R. N. Johnston
G. A. Wickwie
Noland
Ames
Carlena
Texas
T. Lee Ducan
J. C. Richtle
Warren Duncan
Margery Huntsber
Wm. Bokenkamp
2Nd St
Rosebud Reservation
Tripp County
South Dakota
Chamberlain
Presto
Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Presho
F. A. Miller General
GEO. B. Haynes
Marquette Bldg
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