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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

8

Democratic Marching Club Organized in Sweetland Tonight

Attorneys Pepper and Thompson of the county central committee will aid in organizing a Democratic marching club at the M B A hall in Sweetland Township tonight. John McKoy, Sweetland township committeeman, led preliminaries as locals show enthusiasm for Bryan. A Muscatine drum corps may add excitement to the event.

Sweetland I. S. Pepper H. G. Thompson County Central Committee John McKoy Sweetland Township Bryan M. B. A. Hall Muscatine

War rington brothers leave Keota for Berea College

Keota Iowa event notes Roy and Ray War rington departing Sept 10 for Berea Kentucky to enter the university for the year. Roy studies the classical curriculum as part of their college preparations.

Keota Warrington Boys Roy Ray Berea Kentucky

Local Notes and Visits Across Fredonia Community

Fredonia residents report family visits and travel to Muscatine for work. Joe Skipton Bert Mosley and Floyd Johnson head to a button factory while Jesse Wagener trains as a blacksmith. Several relatives and friends from Letts Riverside Columbus Junction and Muscatine are mentioned with birthdays and hospital return news.

Runaway horse crashes into ditch near Y M C A

A horse drawing a spring wagon on Iowa avenue ran away after the bit broke at Third street. Mr. E W Horton fell to the brick pavement but escaped with minor bruises. The horse leaped into a ditch in front of the Y M C A. Steve Lloyd, nearby, escaped unhurt as the wagon lodged in the dirt. The incident frightened workers and passersby but caused no serious injuries.

Iowa Avenue E. W. Horton Mr. Horton Third Street Steve Lloyd Horton Steve Lioyd Lloyd

East Hill Social Notes and Local Visits

East Hill area residents and visitors are noted in a series of short items. Mrs. J D Taylor travels to Letts for a week’s visit. John S Long of Summit attends the reunion and visits in Muscatine. cement walks completed at the Freeman property. Mrs. C W Cilley of What Cheer returns home after visiting Mrs. J H Williamson. Mrs. E Peterson of Rock Island visits Muscatine relatives. John Kruse of Miles Indiana visits Muscatine relatives. Mrs. Charles Wacner of Cone returns home after visiting Fred Orr and friends. Mr and Mrs George Lampher of West Liberty plan to relocate in Muscatine. Ruth Baker and Ida Sissell return from Wilton. George Dawson visits Wilton. George Patterson and Sam Watters return to Unionville Mo with Harold Beaham. Mrs. J S Beaham improving and able to talk. Mrs. M Hoffmeyer and daughter…

J. D. Taylor Sweetland Center Letts Johns. Long Summit Company A 35Th Iowa East Hill Freeman Eighth and Poplar Streets C. W. Cilley J. H. Williamson E. Peterson Rock Island Muscatine John Kruse Miles Charles Wacner Cone Fred Orr First Avenue George Lampher West Liberty Ruth Baker Ida Sissell Wilton George Dawson George Patterson Sam Watters Beaham Sherman Street Unionville Harold Beaham J. S. Beaham

Rid of Fat Use Rengo Says Safe Diet Aid

An advertisement touts Rengo as a safe fat reducer to be eaten like fruit and claims a pound loss per day. It offers full sized boxes at $1.00 from The Rengo Co. in Detroit and a free 50c sample by mail with a small postage payment, noting no free samples at drug stores. Renzo is sold by A. W. Morgan in Muscatine.

Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta Rengo Rengo Co Detroit Mich

Hall's Catarrh Cure Testimonial and Patent Claim

Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath on December 6 in Toledo Ohio. The ad promotes internal use and testimonials and lists distribution through Druggists.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall The

Wapello Notes From Sept 10 List Local Movements

Wapello Iowa records show Mr and Mrs P Q Shipman visiting Pennsylvania after thirty years away. Greta Clark and baby from Cedar Falls visit Kossuth Potter. J O Bates rents Colip property and moves to town. Henry Miller returns from Minnesota and state fair plus visit to Olivia. R G Hawkins returns from hunting in the Dakotas. T H Rhodes from Stuttgart Arkansas visits Mediapolis and John Hale. Mrs Charles Wannell returns from St Louis. Bannisters from Odell Illinois visit. Mrs Bannister stays with Eliza Walker. Frost oversees Williams drug in Oakville. Sew and So Club hosts kettle drum for Mrs C L Wonnell. Reiley family returns from De Witt and heads to Canada. Miss Richley and Ashland visit grandfather Phil Richley and relatives across the river then return to Muscatine. County auditor H W Baker in Burlington on business. Rev J E Newsom returns from M E conference in Ottumwa. Maibel B trotting horse wins two $1000 purses in Sioux City. Tom Thumb Wedding play at Presbyterian church well attended netting about $41.90. Little actors in grown-up wedding costumes impress. Mrs TIaha Peatty of Moline visits Vanella for business. About five hundred people were in attendance.

Wapello P. QO. Shipman Pennsylvania Greta Clark Baby Cedar Falls Kossuth Potter J. O. Bates Colip Third Ward Mollie McCullough Henry Miller Minnesota Mr. Miller Heins Olivia R. G. Hawkins The Wapello Republican Dakotas T. H. Rhodes Stuttgart Arkansas Mediapolis John Hale Charles Wannell St. Louis Bannister Odell Ill Muscatine H. W. Baker Burlington J. E. Newsom M. E Ottumwa Maibel B Charles Keiser Chet Kelly Sioux City Presbyterian Church Tiaha Peatty Moline Vanella

Nervous Breakdown Claims and Restorative Claim

An advertisement extolls Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine as cures for nervous breakdowns and related ailments. It cites Mrs W Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon praising rapid improvement after using the product and notes druggists may refund the first bottle if no benefit. Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana backs the claim.

Miles’ Nervine Les W Burke L. Myrtle Creek Oregon Miles

County Picnic Attendance Noted at Farm Event

Attendance at the County Farm picnic Tuesday was reported as very enjoyable, reflecting a pleasant community gathering with participants from the county. The report highlights a cheerful atmosphere and favorable turnout.

Masonic and Fraternal Society Notes and Meetings

Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 R A M Webb Council Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 K T Musquitine Thibe No 95 Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No 175 F A A Romona Council No 52 Pocahontas noted with officers and meeting dates visiting chiefs and keepers of records announced.

Masonic Iowa A. F A. M E. P. Ingham W. M. L. Johnson Washington R. A M A. K. Othmer L. Johnson Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters Stein Music Hall G. D. Lezotte DE Molay Commandery No. 1 K. T E. C. W. G. Graff O. R. M. Musquitine Thibe Yeeman Hall Daniel Borgstedt Lester Smith C. of Romona Council No. 52 Maccabee Hall Isabel Norton Pocahontas Luella Bell A A. Stark

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Kansas Rte RT Cdson Pearce Mobey Bowerso W. J. Stevens David Brotchie Atalissa P. C. Hart Nichols Frank Leimkuehler Moscow Fred Mauer Wilton Jct John A. TeStrake Organi O Ches Pepper and Thompson Cratic Marching Club Eula Warrington Chicago Ray E. Turnipseed Cedar Rapids Taft Dry Goods Company Paul Neal Buick Auto Maude Erdice T. ¥. Wickham Clara Stewart Iowa City Paul Mt. Vernon Chester Masters Carden Nutt John Harding Messrs Harding Hardings T. Y. Wickham Marian Philadelphia E. J. Erdice Alice Sheriff Glen Colorado Brice Link Conklin Fred Smith Hartman Pearl Henderson Sam Henderson Gene L. E E. A. Hulse Methodist J. F. Robertson Bert Helscher Canyon City Texas Charles Mills Richland J. M. White May Page Will Helscher A. A. Hulse & Co Ray Warrington Mr. Armstrong Rhodes Fagle J.C. Richardson Eaton House City Lumber Yard West Second Street Muscatine, Iowa Teingarten Fredonia Jas. Snyder Robert Orr Port Allen Walter McCormic Columbus Kaw George Tucker University Hospital Joe Reed Joe Skipton Bert Mosley Floyd Johnson Jesse Wagener Carl Schmidt Rob Carey Parle Latta Everett M. Latta Riverside Jesse Knott Rob McDaniel Elsie Walthman Gladwin Sam Littrel Carrie Eberle Tom Carey Cord McDaniel Earl Bedwell Marengo Charles Solomon Lulu Littrel James Bennett Near Letts R. M. Lee Cora Sutton W. C. Brown Martha McGill Cranston George Solomon Hallie Carr Coe College Harve Ritter Fred Wagner W. A. Highsmith Council Bluffs Charles Littrel Etta Littrel L. A. Reilley Christina Newell Rob Carl Winning Lulu M. Richley Lou Dallmeyer Eddie Will Knott Fd Knott Sadie Diller Cora Banta Columbus Junction D. D. Mapes Renzo A. W. Morgan Edith N. A. McCoy Washington Street A. W. Gleason Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind Acai Campbell Bros Mammoth Menagerie America Astounding Soresi Coyner Mark Coyner Home Tea Co Metzger’s Ger Broom Society Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington F. A A H. F. Rodman Second Chestnut Streets Howard E. P. Day M. W A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 Woodmen of America Wooodwen Hall Olds’ Block J. C. Coster J. A. Leyda Praternal Bankers Reserve Yeomen Hall Wm. Appel C. H. Lemkau Charlies Lockwood E. C. Ingraham E. C. Ingrahan West Stade M. B J. O. UO Fe Muscatine Lodge Miriam Lodge No DL. of R Prairie Encampment No Woodline Royal Neighbors OF America Enola Hoeillian Oracle Kate Parvin Myrtle Lirk Iowa Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 Maccavee Hall C. E. Crow A. C. Hopkinson Shelby Norman G. A. R. Bail J. H. Munroe Gus. Schmidt Woodman H. G. Schoenig Muscatine Aerie No. 315 Logie Lodge Hall Dunbar L. BE. Aikens, W. P M. P. Goff B. P.O. Ellks Muscatine Lodge B. P. OO ELKS Elks Hall Lawa Avenue Cook Musser Dank Wm. J. Watson Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge No K. P Lowa Avenue Brethers F. W. McDougal C. F. L. Bibimeier K. of R Highland Muscatine Castle Doe Ee Corsuse Aon Bers Cordis Dially Elma Scott Alexander W. Scott Banner Lodge Wavie Niebling Mary Crouch Gussie Mair Knights OF Columbus Laurent J. A. Bartemeier G. K A G. Bestenlehner Fin A. O. U. W. LE Lodge No K. P. Hall Town Avenue Fred Beitel M. W. Howe E. H. Dolsen Letta Shafnit W. M August Othmer Sec’y
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