Local residents attend Columbus Junction fair and related travels
Dr A J Weaver and family attended the Columbus Junction fair yesterday while others including P M Musser, Fred Giesler, Clay Kneese, and J L McColm traveled on trains to and from Chicago. Miss Gertrude Legler left for Grinnell to re-enter college and Geo Patrick attended a M B A district convention in Davenport. Blind Boone and his company accompanied by Dr and Mrs Townley were en route from Washington to Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weaver
Columbus Junction Fair
Blind Boone
Mrs. Townley
Washington
Wilton
Gertrude Legler
Grinnell
Woman Victim Escapes as Husband Forces Theft and Marriage
In Wapello Iowa on September 18 the jury found Ella West not guilty of larceny. Evidence showed David West forced her into theft and marriage through threats, guiding a long escape that ended after selling a rig and horse near Hannibal Missouri. West later married her under duress, and she fled to Muscatine with her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Iowa
Ella West
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
E. B. Tucker
Mrs. West
David West
Hannibal
West
Mt. Pleasant
Kidney Cure Ad and Local Crime Report
An advertisement touts Dr. Penner’s Kidney and Backache Cure with free consultations and a testimonial from A Wagoner of Knobsville, Pa. The second item reports David West being held on assault with intent to kill after a knife attack. his wife faces charges over a horse theft with a jury decision noted and West’s plea of not guilty in Fairfield court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phere
Fairfield
West
David West
Saunders
Strength and Food The First Comes From the Last
Mrs. H. L. Gordon of Corry Pennsylvania suffered nervous prostration and heart trouble for a year. She could not keep food down until she started Grape-Nuts dry, then recovered from 75 to 110 pounds and resumed housework. She urges others with poor stomachs to try Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gordon
Corry
Little Viola Verlee Dies at 1 in Moscow Iowa
Obituary for Viola Verlee Kain daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles S Kain of Moscow Iowa who died in 1902 aged 1 year 7 months after whooping cough and illness. Born February 12 1901 she was beloved at home. Funeral held at M E church with burial two miles north in the Moscow cemetery led by Rev J C Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Verlee
Charles
Kain
Moscow
Iowa
Jesus Our Savior
Viole Veilee
M. E
Jesus
J. C. Schwab
Uncle of Alleged Wife Joins Davenport Murder Case
Attorney Cathran arrives in Davenport as uncle of Mrs. Clarence Taggart asserts rights to the estates of two men killed on the Diamond Jo steamer. He identifies effects and a photo as Taggart’s son, claims Leonidas’ real name was Taggart and that suits will target the Diamond Jo company for $2000, then pursue both killings in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas
Dubuque
Davenport
Dan Breen
Cathran
Peoria
Clarence A Taggart
Taggart
Clarence A. Taggart
Diamond Jo Company
Mr. Cooper
Diamond To Company
Letts Social Event A Musical Evening At Miss Mae Wilsons
A gathering at Miss Mae Wilson of Letts featured a musical program performed by Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Williams, and Misses Emma Furnas Pearl Hildebrand and Mae Longstreth. Selections included Whispering Wind Dance Characterisque Vocal solos and Rondo Brilliante, with performers Emma Furnas Pearl Hildebrand and Retta Williams among others. The event followed an invitation extended by Miss Wilson and showcased local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Wilson
Letts
Parsons
Williams
Emma Furnas
Pearl Hildebrand
Mae Longstreth
Whispering Wind
Wallenhaupt
Cheymont
S. B. Mills
Cute Gawker
Eb von Tilzer
Nellie Parsons
Pearl
Hildebrand
Auf
Wiedershen
Retta Williams
Sas
Aeaitiuity
Galla Ees Oei
Harris Nellie Parsons
Ccv
Gotcitas Dhekenens
Martin Retta Williams
von Weber
Siece
Funeral of Harry Scott Highlights Mother's Friend Endorsement
A Kentucky attorney at law recounts his wife’s use of four bottles of Mother's Friend before the birth of their last child. He asserts the baby is the healthiest and finest of their three, praising the remedy as the greatest aid for expectant mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Death of Harry Scott at Wilton draws large funeral crowd
Death of 11 year old Harry Winfield Scott in Wilton Iowa Sept 15 1902 leads to a large Presbyterian funeral attended by family teachers and friends. Rev W N Hall delivers a hopeful sermon from Is it well with the child. Obituary notes his schooling Sunday school conduct and family background with thanks to sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Harry Scott
Presbyterian Church
W. N. Hall
Karry
Hall
Harry Winfield
J. M. and
L. Belle Scott
Jefferson County
Harry
Muscatine County
Geo. A
Nellie M
Albert R
Methodist
Jesus
Kingdom
Harry Nicolaus
John Killion
Harry Chasteen
Albert Knott
Will Miller
Lake
Wm. Young
Jones
Elsie
Oliver Ayres
Harker
Muscatine
Minster
Fairfield
Scott
Lillie Chasteen
Floyd Casterline
Bertha
Tipton
John Dice
Bryan
Gallian, O
Sarah Shugers
Eva Cornwell
Park
le Claire
Frank Looney
Chas. Kelley
Fifth Street
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Peosta
JAS. Beach 4& Sons, Mfrs
Dubuaque
W. Be, Battey
West Second Street
Ricksecker's
Daily Journal
P. M. Musser
Fred Giesler
Clay Kneese
East Hill
Wm. Kincaid
Chicago
Dr. Pentzer
John Baker
Lake Township
Messrs
J. L. McColm
Fred Bloomer
Winona, Mo
Geo. Patrick
The
Lutz Dreier
J. W. Black
Elmer
Conesville
O. L. Pyeatt
J. A. Pyeatt
Tormentor
Newport
Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
Henry
Lena Miller
Bois d’ Arc
H. M. Dean
Des Moines
Unseen Veterans Union
Lizzie Ruth
Iowa Bible Training School
J. B. Mark
Mr. Beach
Capt. Raff
Tom Watson
Bill Porter
Ned Horton
BR. Fenner’s
St.vitus
Redonia
Havercamp’s
Strength and Food
Haliball
Sioux City
Diamond
Mr. Cathran
Clarence
Winchester
Board of Trade On Earth
Lynn
Mass
Doe Wah
Jack
Beckwith
Dowagiac
Mich
Round Ak
Ue Werid
Round Oak
R — Muscatine
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Muscatine Ltor. & Box Co
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
C. B. Fuller
Los Angeles
Omaha
California
J. Francis
Gen
Omaha, Neb
F. Giesenhaus
Society
K. P. Hall
FP. Whitman
Sachem
F. A. Johnson
C. of P
Masonic
G. A. Riemcke, W. M S. L. Johnson
Sec
BR. A. M
G. A. Riemcke
H. P. Geo
DE Molay Commandery
No. 1
K. T
Geo. B. Jackson
E. C. W. H. McCoy
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Teo O
Cea
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Muscatine Camp
Woodman Hall
A. J. Barger
J. M. Conner
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge
America
K. of P
J. H. Cosgrove
Sue Browning
A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge
Second Street
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Maccabee Hall
Althauer Building
Iowa Avenue
E. G. O'Brien
W. Waban
Ladies OF the Maccabcbees
Muscatine Hive
T. M
Asthalter Building
Emma Sterneman
Carrie Rankin
Fraternal Aids Association
Bloomington
F. A. A. Hall
Thamma Bulldice
Q. T. Howard
BP. Day
Rathbone Sisters
K. of P. Ball
Sally MecCoskry
M. R. and
Frances Rosenbaum
OO. E. S
C. FE
A. L. Lindner
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
W. C
J. A. Leyda
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argos Lodge No. 17
G. A. R. Hall
W. W. Millett
A. C. Hopkinson
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 74
K. P
Iown Avenue
J. M. Butler
C. G .i. S. Howe
Bankers’ Union OF the World Bankers’ Union OF the World Lodge
H. H. Arnold
M. W. Meyers
Cook, Musser & CO. State Bank and Trust Co. Banking and Exchange
Second St
Hershey State Bank
W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
S. M Hughes
Muscatine Savings Bank
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