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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

14

Obituary for Sarah Montgomery of Cedar County

Aunt Sarah Montgomery born Green County Pennsylvania January 4 1823 died September 14 1902 a Friends church member. She married Jonathan Wilson in Ohio and raised five motherless children plus a step granddaughter. Moved to Cedar County Iowa in 1852 near West Branch later to Springdale. Widowed 1881, remarried Thomas Montgomery in 1883. Survived by husband and brother Albert Negus, four sisters four brothers and many relatives. Funeral held September 15 at the Friends church West Branch with Rev Henry Vore officiating. Burial at Springdale cemetery beside her former husband.

Cedar County Iowa West Branch Springdale Thomas Montgomery Albert Negus Friends Church Henry Vore Elvina Nesus Mattie Tomlinson David Negus Jennie James Elma Mather Esther Ellyson Rachel Fogg Lizzie Stoffer Ella. Hamiel Messrs A. N A. P I. E. Hemmingway Henry Negus IL. J. Hamiel Walter James E. Fogg A. P. Hemmingway W. B. Ellyson Springdale Cemetery

Shiloh Social Notes and Local Visit Highlights

The willing workers sewing society met at Miss Lena Freyermuth’s home with most members present and planned to meet at Mrs. Andy Long’s in Muscatine in three weeks. Peter Hauss and daughter Erna visited J. Freyermuth. Josh Hoskins hosted friends. Mildred Freyermuth improved after illness. Attendees visited Columbus Junction fair. Abbot family from Wilton spent Sunday with the Freyermuths. Pace visited Toledo Illinois for the fair. Kaufman and Flynn guests joined J Freyer muth family at Sunday gathering.

Shiloh Willing Workers Sewing Society Lena Freyermuth Andy Long Muscatine Peter Hauss Erna Lone Tree J. Freyermuth Josh Hoskins Mildred Henry Freyermuth Columbus Junction Abbot Wilton Ben Greiner George Otto Pace Toledo Ill Fred Kaufman North Prairie John Fereyermuth Mayme Flynn

Donkey insult sparks dispute between Selby and Smith

A brief exchange from the Boston Transcript shows Selby taunting Smith after Morse calls him a donkey. Smith replies he is determined to prove the remark false, reflecting the tension in a crowded moment.

Selby Smith Morse Boston Transcript

Insanity Board Plans Return of John Owens to Wapello

Louisa county insanity commissioners order John Owens released from Anamosa State Hospital for reexamination in Wapello. If recovered, he may be discharged. if deranged, he likely goes to Mt Pleasants hospital for treatment.

Wapello Louisa County John Owens State Anamosa Owens Mt. Pleasaps Louisa County Christian Sunday School Barnes Des Moines Miss Newcomer Iowa Denny Shearer Keithsburg Myron Hall Christian Church D. M. Smith J. H. Willmering Columbus Junction Wm. Outcamp Chas. Blanchard J. W. Morgan Columbus City A. Sprague Hal Neal

Cedar Valley Social Notes Include Fair Visits and Guests

Cedar Valley notes many visitors from Norway Summit Muscatine and West Liberty. James Farrel and John Farrel attended the Wilton fair, Miss Lelia Rabe returns to church life after illness, and families from Sweetland Moylan Drake and Swain households are hosted in Cedar County.

Cedar Valley James Farrel Norway John Farrel Wilton Fair Mary Dwyer Summit Wm. Crowe Hugh Beggs Charles Staley Muscatine Lelia Rabe West Sweetland Ida Oscar Drake Wm. White Ellen May Moylan Pat Moylan Cedar County Lou Swain Grinnell E. Moylan Frank West Liberty M. G. Swain Albert Gertze

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove U S Back Pain Cure

muscatine resident jno haines of 1317 Sherman street testifies back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at havercamp's drug store. He describes misery from kidney related ache during loading and unloading and notes complete relief after a full box. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.

Mr. Jno. Haines Sherman Street Havercamp’s Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S Doan’s

Social visits and guests in Seventy-Six Rock Island

Mr and Mrs Berry Stephens visited relatives in Seventy-Six to ship Saturday. Harry Hildebrand was a guest of Fred Swain yesterday. Miss Kate Flater and Miss Emma Beggs were guests Sunday. Miss Bessie Millice of Nichols spent a few days with the Flater sisters.

Rock Island Berry Stephens Harry Hildebrand Fred Swain Kate Flater Emma Beggs Bessie Millice Nichols Flater

Remembering oil over vinegar in child medicine

A quotation extols using oil over vinegar with children and dismisses castor oil as old-fashioned. It notes oil is best for bowel disorders and diarrhoea. In serious cases, Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should follow after the oil, with quick care from druggists.

Chamberlain

Local News From Springdale and Nearby Families

Springdale IA residents report travel to Pasadena Des Moines and Iowa City. Albert Negus and family relocate to California while Edward Mather resumes college work. Local visits include Fawcett Horn Maxson and Phelps families. A Wyomings trip, typhoid scare, spinal treatment, and pumpkin pie fundraiser highlight a busy week.

Springdale Albert Negus Pasadena Cal Edward Mather Mt. Vernon Joe Fawcett J. W. Horn Belldall Susie Porter W. A. Phelps O. Biglow Liberty Liz Roman Ohio Areus Maxson Devil's Lake Dakota Philip Baily Des Moines Hartipee Will Wilkins Missouri M Ida Battey E. Fog Worth League Howard Henry Phelps Iowa City Messrs G. W. Walter Gurell

Local News from Adams Sept 22 Births and Visits

Adams Iowa Sept 22 notes a baby boy born to J and Amelia Lukenbach on Sept 21. Mrs Jamison recovering slowly from illness. Thomas Burk visited Muscatine and brought his sister home for a short stay. Katie Myers assisting Mrs J Lukenbach this week. Stanley Hentz and family, who ha

Adams, Ta Amelia Lukenbach

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