Defective refraction corrected by Dr Pentzer eyesight specialist
The item notes free eye examinations by Dr Pentzer, an appeal to health, and mentions Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for blood and digestion issues. It lists Kemble's abstract books in Muscatine county and gives street addresses for the New Panitorium and Luellen Bros on East Second Street. It also reports Mr William Hoffman leading Republicans in the Second district and his campaign plans, including a Scott county convention address and GOP headquarters in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pentzer
Davenport
William Hoffman
Muscatine
Hoffman
Scott County
McCullough
Columbus City Notes At Fair And Nearby Events
Columbus City Iowa Sept 19 Residents report visits from Minnesota relatives and other nearby communities. Death of Mrs. Hunt’s mother prompts visit. typhoid fears for Alma Johnson. several residents noted moving, schooling, and social visits. Local church farewell sermon adds six new members. funeral for Wm Johnson set at 10. Rev Tussy officiating.
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Columbus City
Iowa
Harry Hunt
Minnesota
Father Hunts
Missing Elizabeth Kirchner Arrives on Western from Nichols
Mrs Elizabeth Kirchner of Burlington visiting in the city at the Ryan home on Maiden Lane arrived last night on the Western from Nichols. Also Dr C Lindner, visiting on business, departed for Oska loosa. E M Baker and family in from Illinois City en route to Spring Valley Minn after word of L L Baker s serious illness. Fire and accident insurance available at Kem ble s. Dean s Ointment offers eczema relief at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kirchner
Burlington
Ryan
Maiden Lane
Nichols
C. Lindner
City
A. L. Lindner
East Front Street
Oskaloosa
E. M. Baker
Little Son
Illinois City
Wilton
Spring Valley
Minn
L. L Baker
Delegates Chosen for Muscatine County Convention
Democratic caucuses met in Muscatine wards to select delegates for the county convention at the courthouse Saturday. Attendance was slim across wards. notable activity occurred in the First Ward with J. J. Ryan urged as committeeman. Delegates named include J. Linn Hoopes, M. W. Stapleton, J. J. Engel, Henry Schneider, J. J. Ryan, and others. Second Ward chose Emil Kranz as committeeman. Third Ward re elected Clymer A. Coldren as chair and delegates, while the Fourth Ward selected D. O Leary as committeeman after a contested vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Court House
Fourth Ward
Ward
Fahey
J. Linn Hoopes
Gustav Weis
M. W. Stapleton
Herm. Gremmel
J. J. Ryan
A. Korneman
Hildebrand
Henry Schneider
M. E. Fahey
J. J. Engel
Hy. Amiland
John D. Ryan
L. J. Horan
G. A. Funck
A. Kornemen
Journal
Second Ward
John Neibert
George Koehler
Koehler
F. P. Drish
Geo. Koehler
E. Kranz
L. Umscheid
Henry Schaefer
M. Havercamp
B. Schmidt
N. Neyens
Geo. Royster
A. Schott
C. Klopp
Wm. Grossklaus
R. Gundrum
Emil Kranz
Third
Philip Dale
Clay Knseese
BE. M. Warner
Otto Seidlitz
Alfred Tunison
Charlies Guthrie
Robin McGaughey
R. K. Smith
Henry Heinz
Otto Schmidt
Ed. Burns
John Diercks
Charles Guthrie
Th Ward
Relief Hose House
J. W. Riggs
John F. Devitt
Vive Voce
Wilson Riggs
Chas. Rosenmund
W. C. A. Busch
Thomas Buckles
Eugene Horst
Louis Rosenmund
Jasper Meyer
Ed. Binz
Chas. Washburne
J. F. Devitt
R. Elfers
Charles Binz
John Haifleigh
W. Diercks
Jerry Baker
Claus Lemkau
D. O'Leary
Herman Elfers
John Dunphy
Charles Rosenmund
William Purcell
Jerry
Free To Millions Stomach Health Book Promises Quick Cure
An offer for a small booklet by the F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan on digestion and stomach diseases. It argues nine tenths of illnesses stem from digestive weakness and outlines symptoms and diet tips, promising free mailing by postcard request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Rivalry of Boats Eloise and Sidney Race on the Mississippi
The Eloise and the Diamond Jo, two steamboats, raced from the wharf to Burlington with neck and neck starts. Eloise slowed at the bridge to let Diamond Jo pass, then closed the gap to Pon toosuc and Dallas City where a stop for merchandise slowed progress. Eloise was about two lengths behind near Dallas City and could have overtaken if not for cargo delays.
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Ft. Madison
Eloise
Sidney
Burlington
Pontoosuc
Dallas City
Carnival City Packet plans October river trip to St Paul
Captain Walter Blair considers a long distance river excursion to St Paul aboard the steamer W J Young Jr in October. About 60 passengers can be accommodated for a ten day trip with stops at points of interest. Governor Van Sant will join at Winona. The Young will run Keokuk to Quincy for the first half of October before the northern trip mid month.
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Walter Blair
Carnival City Packet Company
St. Paul
W. J. Young, Jr
Mississippi
van Sant
Winona
Young
Keokuk
Quincy
New York Excursion Tickets From Chicago On Pennsylvanian Lines
Excursion tickets from Chicago to New York offered October 3 through 6 with round trips priced at 25.85 dollars via Ft. Wayne Route and 23.30 dollars via Panhandle Route. Return valid until October 14. For details contact H. R. Dering at 248 South Clark Street Chicago. Journal at your door for 10 cents weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania Lines
Ft. Wayne
Pan Handle
H. R. Dering
A. G. P. Agt
South Clark Street
Wapello News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs Colby of Columbus City visited County Superintendent Chas Wallace in Wapello. L C Erbes of Grantsville Wis in town visiting friends and reports buying land in South Dakota. Sunday school convention set for next weekend at the Christian church with an engaging program. Invitations issued for Clara Archibald and Harry Pease wedding on Sept 24 at Ed Hicklin’s home. Local merchants discuss a October street fair to boost amusement. Wapello Electric Light and Power sold to Ora Vaught of Centerville, with Vaught to run the plant and provide good service. The 1896 lighting plant system praised. A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday at the Graham home, Myrtle and William A McGill wed with Rev. W C Schultz officiating and a modest reception.
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Anna Beach
Charles Pretz
Fredonia
Mother Pretz
S. Alec
Randolph
Ethel William
Rev. Taylor
Dell Orris
Wm. Johnson
Lawrence Williams
Orr and Moore
John Hull
Junction
Jeff Harris
Mrs. Jacobs
Missouri
Rob. MacRoberts
Kansas
Maggie Porter
Spring Run
Misses Hunt
Weber
Wapello
Nancy Hall
O. Hall
Bertha Erwin O
Lone Tree
Tone Wright
Duncars
Alice Arning
Vern. Butmann
Julia William
Whistler
Muscatine
Logan Wilson
New London
H. E. Colby
Prof
Colby
Davenport
Amanda Neal
Descum Logan
Jesse Marshall
Des Moines
George
Frank
Lydia Erwin
Anamosa
Babey
Harry Kelley
Amor Kelley
Columbus City
Rev
Tussy
Iowa
Chas. Wallace
C. Erbes
Grantsville
Wis
Erbes
South Dakota
The
Christian Church
Wapello Electric Light and Power Company
Ora Va
Wanello
Danial Graham
Myrtle
William A. McGill
W. C. Schultz
Friends bid Brockway farm farewell in Letts Iowa
A note from readers extends wishes for a pleasant life voyage yet neighbors near Letts Iowa. The piece questions editorials about a rock in Buzzards Bay and a letter mailed from Yankton South Dakota in August 1885. The letter’s journey involved hotel safes and repeated handoffs before reaching the intended recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockway
Letts
Iowa
Yankton, S. D
Neckwear judged man by his wife in rare fashion quip
A wry observation notes that sometimes a man’s wife is judged by the neckties he wears, reflecting social perceptions of taste and partnership. The remark ties personal style to reputation, suggesting how clothing signals domestic status.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
J. R. Marold
Canal St
Cahona
Daily Journal
Ww. Battey
West Second Street
Ricksecker's
John A. Robbins
Muscatine County
Kemble
Iowa Avenue
Caroline Schomberg
Columbus Junction
Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
Jesse Hayes
the People’s Department Store
A. Seigel
East Second St
Wempble’s
Thomas
Monarch
Kemble’s
Dean
First Ward
Dr. E. B. Fulhiam
Phil J. Mackey
Wm. Steahr
W. H. Hughes
M. Flannery
Caucus
Nicholas Neyens
J. W. Lowry
Clymer A. Coldren
Conrad Koehler
R H. Hartwig
C. Schenkel
W. J. Young
Upper Mississippi
Washington
Jim
Sunny Jim
Tforce
Rialfo
Geo. H. Phillips
Bicarovening Post
Chicarco Evenir
Willi
Ager of
Sears
Nobuck
Bond
Binding Twine
OIL and Gasoline
Poplar
Mira Rershey Lumber CO
Mershey Lumber
Compa
Ny's
Courier-Journal
Cleveland
Buzzard Bay
Brooklyn
Richmond Times
Muscatine Ltr. & Box Co
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