Muscatine County, Iowa COMMUNITY NEWS

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Thursday, March 15, 1900

WILTON [Muscatine Co.]
    Wilton, March 14- The man who has seen the first robin is very numerous, but the first robin is very scarce.
     James Murrison is spending the week with relatives in Davenport and vicinity.
     Miss Agnes Breniford, who wields the rod in Scott county, near Davenport, spent Sunday at her home in Wilton.
     Miss Edna Giesler, who formerly resided in Wilton, but now of Muscatine, is spending the week with her young friends here.
     Misses Lula and Verda Dose of Iowa City spent a few days during the past week in Wilton.
     Mrs. George J. Nicolaus and Mrs. J.Y. Monahon attended a large dinner party at the home of Misses Freysmith in Bloomington township last Thursday.
     Misses Vay and Libby Boer, who are attending school at the state normal at Cedar Falls, are enjoying a vacation with their many Wilton friend.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
March 16, 1900

FRUITLAND [Muscatine Co]
     Fruitland, Ia., May 16- A.E. Stiles made a business trip to Davenport Saturday.
     John Roth returned from Muscatine Saturday very ill. Medical aid was at once summoned and at last account he was considerable better.
     Asparagus cutting and shipping is still in progress as the prices are holding up, paying well for the labor.
     The fish in the bayous seem to be more numerous than in former years, and it only takes a short time with the rod to get a nice string of them.
     The Fruitland school will close one week from Friday. A very interesting program is being prepared and all interested should be present to hear the last efforts of the little ones ere their summer's vacation comes.
     J.J. Robins and wife of Baynes Falls, Mich. are here for an extended visit with Rev. and Mrs. J.H. Parmalee.

Davenport Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
April 27, 1900

PLEASANT PRAIRIE [Muscatine Co, IA]
     Pleasant Prairie, April 25- Most of the farmers of this vicinity will finish sowing their small grain this week.
     Messrs. Frank Berwick, Otto Koll and Albert Wulf attended the dance at Blue Grass last Friday evening. The boys report a most enjoyable time.
     Miss Jessie Rachow was visiting family and friends in Davenport last week.
     Miss Emma Stormer, who has been in Davenport the last month or so learning dressmaking, returned to her duties at home Saturday.
     E.A. Albee and son Gussie were county seat visitors Monday.
     A.L. Eis of Hickory Grove, called at the Tough home last Sunday evening. John says come again, Abe.
     The services at the M.E. church Sunday afternoon were well attended.
     G.W. Rachow called on his old time friend Henry Meincke Sunday morning.
     Bert Agar of Sibley, Ia. is shaking hands with friends in this vicinity.
     Dr. Vandaveer of Blue Grass was seen on our streets Sunday morning.
     Miss Henrietta Messer is spending a few days with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grimm.
     Roy Baker and Lee Wathan were callers at Walcott Sunday afternoon.
     Miss Orlie Baker, who has been visiting friends and relatives in western Iowa for the past six months returned home last Wednesday.
     Henry Jenkins was out trying his new road wagon last Sunday evening. We wonder what pretty girl will have the first chance to take a first class buggy ride.
     Henry Stormer and family and Mr. and Mrs. August Stormer spent Sunday with William Sissel and family.
     William McElroy made a flying trip to Fairport Sunday.
     Mr. McGinnis of Davenport was in this vicinity Monday trying to buy some good horses.
     Dude Welsh and best girl attended Endeavor at this place Sunday evening.
    William Witt of Davenport bought some cattle in this neighborhood one day last week.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
May 6, 1900

WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co]
     West Liberty, Ia. May 8- Misses Gertrude Cline and Wilma Hildeman came in from Indianola Saturday evening for a visit with friends and relatives here. Mrs. George Chesbrough and Miss Edith Smith were passengers to Iowa City Saturday.
     Fred Beeson spent Saturday with his brother in Muscatine.
     Mrs. Robert Clark, who has been visiting in Cedar Rapids, came home Saturday evening.
     Miss Bertha Templeman has returned from West Branch.
     Miss Edith Dunlap was a passenger to West Branch Saturday.
     Little Paul McCann has been quite ill for the past few days.
     Rev. Fitzsimmons, of Nichols, preached in the M.E. church Sunday.
     J.H. Williams has been suffering for a month with a carbuncle on his foot but is better now.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
June 1, 1900

WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co.]
     West Liberty, Ia, May 30- Charles Miller is spending a few days with relatives here. He is on his way to New York.
     Mrs. A Tullis and daughter, Harriett, are visiting Mrs. Tullis' sister, Mrs. Blakemore of Marengo.
     Misses Cynthia Hartman and Elsie Davis were Atalissa visitors Sunday.
     Mrs. Florence Smith and mother of Omaha have returned home after a pleasant visit here.
     Dr. Chesebrough, who has been spending a few days in West Liberty, went to Cedar Rapids Tuesday.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
July 17, 1900

WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co.]
     West Liberty, July 17- Miss Freda Wittig, of Davenport, is the guest of her relatives, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Burger.
     Miss Wintermyer, who has been visiting her during the past week has returned to her home in Muscatine.
     Miss Zephyr Wright was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday.
     Mrs. Hunter, of West Branch, is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Zipp.
     Mrs. Victor Cogshell and daughter, Eva, came up from Cedar Rapids Saturday for a visit with friends and relatives here.
     Mrs. Walker, of Charles City, who has been visiting Mrs. Lizzie Jones, was a passenger to Atalisa last week.
     Miss Mabel Stoker left last week for a visit with relatives in West Branch and Iowa City.
     Sam Kirby was a West Branch visitor Sunday.
     Mrs. Fahey returned to her home at Muscatine after a brief visit with relatives here.
     Mr. Sanders was a business visitor in Centerdale yesterday.
     Frank Brock, of Iowa City, was a West Liberty visitor last week.
     Mrs. Louisa Heald and children returned to her home in Cone, after a pleasant visitor here.
     Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ady returned home Monday evening after a pleasant visit at Belle Plaine with their daughter Lucy.
     Jim Parkes, who has been very ill, is much better.
     Bert Hogue and sister Mabel left Friday morning for Webster City where they will visit old friends.
     Miss Maude Darner of Springdale is the guest of her friend, Miss Ida Mitchell.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sep 5, 1900

FRUITLAND [Muscatine Co.]
     Fruitland, Ia., Sept. 5- Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Webster spent Sunday at Letts visiting their son, L.L. Webster and family.
     Misses Eusler came from Muscatine Sunday evening for a visit with Ida and Flossie Mile.
     Miss True Carr has been employed to teach the fall term of school at Olive Branch which begins Monday, Sept. 10.
     C.S. Bird returned Friday from his trip to the Encampment at Chicago.
     Miss Jennie Fitzsimmons returned Saturday night from Brooklyn, Ia. where she had been visiting her brother, W.J. Fitzsimmons and family.
     Mrs. Eli Summers spent last week in Illinois, visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Shetler.
     Mr. and Mrs. Will Butcher attended the funeral of Mr. Butcher's little 2-year-old nephew in Musserville, Saturday.
     Mrs. Lulu Webster and children spent last week with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Thomas Fitzsimmons.
     Mrs. Edith Roberts, of Belmont, Mo. who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Elias Wolf for some time, returned to her home Thursday.
     Jake Hartman has the new house belonging to Jeff Chambers almost completed. They expect to occupy it in a few days.
     D.R. Parmalee arrived Saturday from Whitney, Ind. for a visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Parmalee. He is in the employ of the Standard Oil Co. of Whitney.
     Mesdames Henry Leonard and Louis Brei, of Sweetland Center, were visiting friends near Fruitland last week.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
September 20, 1900

FRUITLAND [ Muscatine Co.]
     Fruitland, Ia, Sept 18- Miss Rosa Doyle, from St. Louis, who has been visiting relatives here left this afternoon on the Firefly for Letts for a short visit with friends.
     Mr. Foster, brother of Mrs. C.S. Bird, arrived last week from Missouri for a short visit. He traveled the entire distance on a wheel.
     Mrs. A. Hopson has been suffering during the past week with a very severe attack of the quinsy.
     Miss Jennie Fitzsimmons, the accomplished school teacher, has begun her second year as teacher at the Grosjean school.
     Emerson Moore has leased the George Fitzsimmons farm for a term of five years and will occupy the residence Nov. 1.
     Fruitland school opened Monday, Sept. 10 with Miss Myrtle Heinig, of Muscatine as teacher.
     Mrs. Mary A. Scull, of Nebraska, Mrs. Lydia A. Dodson and Frank and Mrs. Martha Dodson, of Wapello, met at G.W. Webster's Friday for a family reunion, the three ladies being sisters of Mrs. Webster.
     Miss Cora Fitzsimmons is yet unable to resume her school duties on account of severe sickness.
     Any party having a good cheap, driving horse for sale may do well by addressing B.F. Wilson.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
September 20, 1900

FAIRPORT [Muscatine Co.]
     Fairport, Ia., Sept. 17-While we have seen many fine specimens of corn we believe John Schellhorn has raised the finest or best field of corn on his farm adjoining town we ever saw.
     Mrs. Sarah Johnson took her departure for Muscatine Saturday evening to visit her daughter at that place.
     S.H. Croft says he contemplates visiting his home of 30 years ago (Canada) early next spring for the first time since leaving that country.
     Philip Hunn has hauled 700 bushels of tomatoes to marked at Muscatine thus far this season and expects to haul 200 bushels more. Philip is surely and up to date farmer.
     Thomas Sherry is at present making a prospecting trip in the west.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sep 25, 1900

STOCKTON [Muscatine Co.]
     Stockton, Ia. Sept 22- Miss Etta Hildebrand, of West Liberty, who teaches at Nolo, was visiting the Stockton schools on Monday afternoon.
     At the election on Monday Henry Broders was elected to succeed E.F. Jackheck on the school board.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1900

WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co.]
     West Liberty, Ia. Nov 13- Rob Osborne of Davenport, is a guest at the J.B. Luse home.
     Jesse Morris of Muscatine was a business visitor here Saturday.
     A series of meetings is being held at the Christian church, Rev. Roming an Evangelist is conducting the meetings.
     Miss Lizzie Corbin is having serious trouble with her eyes and is unable to attend school.
     Geo. Robshaw's new house on Columbus street is ready for the plasterers.
     Misses Minnie Lamb and Myrtle Mackiniege of Atalissa visited friends here Saturday.
     Mr. Woodford, daughter Inez and son, Laird, of Grinnell, are guests at the Lambing home.
     The many friends of Miss Lou Teeters will be grieved to learn of her very serious illness.
     Jas. Gruell of West Branch was a West Liberty visitor Sunday.
     Miss Oda Romaine will go to Muscatine tomorrow to begin her work in the school there.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1900

WILTON [Muscatine Co.]
     Wilton, Ia. Nov 12- Dr. A.R. Leith was in attendance at the Republican banquet at the St. James at Davenport last Friday evening.
     Mr. and Mrs. Kiser of Cedar county have moved to Wilton and are nicely located on East Fifth street in the house recently vacated by James Skelley who lately moved to Chicago.
     Miss Belle Stutler and O.W.L. Daily will  be united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Wilton, Nov. 14, 1900 at 7 p.m.
     Miss Collins, one of the teachers at the college, spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Davenport.
     Mr. and Mrs. George Nicolous and son Leo were Davenport visitors last week.
     Mr. Kenyon, of Minneapolis, is here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. W.A. Loving.
     Dr. and Mrs. Henry Mason have returned from Chicago where they spent a part of their honeymoon.
     J.B. McCartney, the wide-awake proprietor of the Arcade restaurant, has been having a severe tussle with his rheumatism for the past two weeks.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Thursday, Nov. 22, 1900

WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co.]
     West Liberty, Ia. Nov. 22- The funeral services of George Rolfs were held in the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Bradley officiating. Mr. Rolfs, who was a former West Liberty boy was a switchman and his death was the result of injuries received in the Valley Junction switch yards.
     Mr. and Mrs. George Ward left Tuesday morning for Pittsburg, Pa. where they will visit and attend to business relative to the settlement of the Ward estate.
     Miss Edith Lyle of Tipton is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Briggs.
     Miss Nellie Donnelly has been quite ill and unable to attend school.
     Work has begun on the new freight depot. It will go upon the site of the old one.

Davenport Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
February 8, 1901

STOCKTON [ Muscatine Co.]
     Stockton, Ia., Feb. 5- Everybody is either shoveling snow or sleigh riding these days.
     The elevator company is adding to its sheds. They are now feeding bout 75 head of cattle now.
     The morning passenger on the B.C.R. & N. had quite a time getting through the drifts here on Monday morning. There was three feet of snow in the cut just east of the switch on the C.R.I. & P., but a snow plow cut through it about 11 o'clock on Sunday night. No. 2 was hauled by two engines on Monday morning.
     Rudolph Warner is getting to be a mighty hunter. He has killed 40 rabbits up to date. He goes armed with a stick and a little dog.
     If the ground hog had put on his specs last Saturday morning, he might for the space of a half hour caught a faint outline of his shadow.
     Miss Haller was unable to be at her desk this morning on account of sickness. So the pupils in room B had a holiday.
     Mrs. Jensen's house plants all froze on Monday night and undoubtedly, there are others.
     The new Sunday school was started here last Sunday and in spite of the storm two sessions were held, one in the forenoon and another in the afternoon. The attendance was about 25.
     Read The Times. It comes here regularly. One dollar for three months daily by mail.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday, April 10, 1906

MONTPELIER [ Muscatine Co.]
     MONTPELIER, Ia., April 7- Mr. Frank Morris returned home Friday after a months' visit with relatives and friends in Boynton, Mo.
     Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Parish of Nichols, Ia., have moved here to make their future home.
     Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davis and family moved to Sweetland, Ia., Wednesday, having bought Mrs. Gester's farm.
     Mrs. John McCulley, Jr., and son, Laurence, of Cotter, Ia., are visiting here with relatives.
     Emma Brant of Davenport went to New Era Wednesday to look after the interests of her farm.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, August 3, 1906

STOCKTON [ Muscatine Co.]
     STOCKTON, Ia., Aug 1- John Lutze sold his 80 acre farm north of town to Herman Thede of Durant for $130 per acre. Mr. Lutze will build a modern residence in town on the old Mishie property which he purchased.
     E.E. Moeller has exchanged his property in Muscatine for the old Kistenmacher place and the Witte property in the west end of town.
     E.E. Moeller has disposed of his threshing outfit to H.F. Bierkamp of Durant.
     Mr. and Mrs. William Banks of Durant were in town visiting at the Moeller home. Miss Edna Moeller returned with them for a week's visit in Durant.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Sept 7, 1906

WILTON [Muscatine Co.]
     Mr. and Mrs. George Freeland drove to the rural home of the former's sister, Mrs. Chas Wilkerson near Lime City, where they will spend Sunday.
     Mrs. Geo Frenzel has returned from Columbus Junction after a visit at that place with her niece, Miss A.O. Bahns and family.
     The latter part of last week Fred Little moved his family to Davenport and Thomas Kelley immediately moved his family into the home left vacant by the removal of the former family.
     An infant son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Birdsie Norton on Thursday, Aug. 30.
     Miss Emma Whitmer and brother George are at the home of their uncle, Wm Ridenour near West Liberty.
     Miss Stella Sherberger has recently gone to Maquoketa for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Anthony Stall.
     Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Marie Friend, wife of the late Adam Friend. These worthy people came from Warren county, O., to Wilton Junction, Ia., in 1856. Mr. Friend engaged here at the trade of a carpenter. In 1886 Mr. and Mrs. Friend and daughter, Miss Kiss Friend, moved to Riverside, Ia., where Mr. Friend died a few years ago and at which place Mrs. Friend passed away, Aug. 15, 1906, at the age of 79 years.
     George Brown, a graduate of the Wilton German English college class of 1904, after spending the past two weeks at S U I at Iowa
City, has secured a position as superintendent of public schools at Beaman, located in the southern part of Grundy county, Ia. Mr. Brown left Wilton on Thursday and entered his new work for which he is so well qualified on Monday, Sept. 3. His many friends wish him success.
     At the Republican county convention to be held in Muscatine next Saturday, Sept. 8, the delegates chosen to represent Wilton township are: W.D. Harris, Dr. W.A. Cooling, Dr. A.R. Leith, E.W. Clark, Thos. Boot, Nieholas Long, F. A. Martin, C.W. Derby, Henry Drum, M.D. Allen, C.W. Norton, Fred Maurer, C VanZandt, L.N. Ayres and C.R. Wilson.
     Miss Ella Detchon, an experienced teacher and former graduate of Wilton public high school opened the fall term at Sharon, three miles northwest of town Monday, Sept. 3.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Oct 19, 1906

WEST LIBERTY [ Muscatine Co.]
     WEST LIBERTY, Ia., Oct. 17- The annual meeting of the Union District Agricultural society was held Saturday afternoon at the city hall; President W.P. Nichols in the chair and a quorum of members present. The minutes of the last annual meeting and subsequent meetings of the directors were read and approved. The finance committee was instructed to audit the reports of the secretary and treasurer and report at the first meeting of the board of directors. This committee consists of Eb Fogg, Geo. W. Gause and P.M. Schooley. W.P. Nichols was re-elected president, A.C. Whitacre, vice president and N.H. Shepman secretary unanimously by acclamation. A ballot for treasurer developed a close race between C.P. Worrell and O.H. Martin. The latter won and was declared elected. C.P. Gibson was re-elected marshal by acclamation. A ballot for directors for two years resulted in the re-election of Messrs. J. F. Yetter of West Branch, George Cornwall of Downey, A.J. Stonebarger of Lone Tree, F.F. Carl of Nichols and R.C. Wagner and W.W. Anderson of West Liberty. On motion of C.S. Barclay the date for the next fair was fixed for the week preceding the state fair. President Nichols was named as the delegate from the society to the annual meeting of the State Agricultural society with C.S. Barclay as alternate. Mention was made of the candidacy of W.H. Shipman for member of the directory of the State Agricultural society from the second district and upon motion of C.S. Barclay he was unanimously endorsed for the position.
     Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Watters left Tuesday evening for an extended visit with their son Allen W. in Dexter, N.M.
     Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardin after spending the past week here with relatives left for their home in Chicago Monday.
     D. Smith returned to his home in New Jersey Monday noon after an extended visit here with his father, David Smith.
     Mrs. Naftzgar, while cleaning house Saturday, accidentally stepped into an open register, causing her knee to be dislocated.
     Mrs. E. Harrison and daughter Miss Carrie returned home Sunday after an extended visit with relatives and friends in South Charlestown, O.
     Mrs. Haines left Monday for her home in Vinton after visiting here with her daughter, Mrs. J.D. Fisher.
     W.H. Scott and wife of Gundy Centre spent the latter part of the week with the former's mother, Mrs. E.A. Scott, of Fourth street.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Feb. 1, 1907

STOCKTON [Muscatine Co.]
    Rudie Wasner returned home from his trip to Missouri and other points Friday afternoon.
    Miss Lillian Thiel returned home from her visit in Davenport Friday morning accompanied by her friend Miss Ella Miller, of Davenport.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Feb. 1, 1907

WILTON [Muscatine Co.]
    Wilton, Ia., Jan. 30- The W.F.H. club was pleasantly entertained Saturday evening at the home of Miss Ella Bannick. A new member Miss Edith Henderson was initiated with all the ceremony fitting such an occasion. Various games were played. Formality was laid aside closing the evening's good time with candy and popcorn. Those present were: Grace Woodhouse, Nellie Hendersen, Cora Riggenberg, Edna Smith, Lillian Hucke, Edith Hendersen, Fay Ayres, May Ruff, Stella Mooney, and Ellan Bannick.
    Chas Millwig of Davenport spent Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mellwig. [Transcriber note: Mellwig / Millwig surname as spelled in paper]
    The N.N.C. club met at the home of Mrs. D.E. Smith. The lesson was lead by Mrs.C.M. Marshall and Mrs. C.C. Bacon.
    The announcement of the marriage of Frank Rouse and Miss Sadie Cuniff of West Liberty was made at St. Mary's church on Sunday. The couple has many friends here, who will be interested in their approaching marriage.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Feb. 1, 1907

WEST LIBERTY [ Muscatine Co.]
    West Liberty, Ia., Jan. 30- Mrs. Elias Sanders returned from Davenport last evening. She was accompanied by her grandson, Lawrence Klump, who will spend a short time visiting his grandparents.
    Mrs. George Beyers and daughter and Mrs. Harry Richards and son left for West Branch Saturday where they spent the afternoon with their sister Mrs. Howard Michener, who with her husband will soon leave for California to spend the winter.
    Mrs. Will Reed was a passenger for Atalissa Saturday noon where she visited her parents over Sunday.
    Will Maxon was an arrival from Chicago Sunday night and will visit his father and friends in town for a few days.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Feb. 15, 1907

WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co.]
    WEST LIBERTY, Feb. 12- The Epworth League will give a valentine social at the home of W.J. Stevens of East Sixth street, Friday evening, February 15.
    The many friends of John Evans will be grieved to learn of his serious illness. On Friday evening he came from Davenport and seemed to be in his usual health and late in the evening retired to his room. About 3 o'clock Saturday morning his son Fred, was awakened by a noise down stairs, and he at once went down to his father's room and found him on the floor unconscious. They at once summoned a doctor, who pronounced it convulsions caused by poisoning. He still remains unconscious but at times rallies and seems to be rational.
    Mrs. E.F. Foster returned to her home at Columbus Junction, Saturday noon, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lempher, for several days.
    Mr. John Maher and children, returned to their home at Cedar Bluffs, Ia., Saturday noon, after visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Lahey, of Elm street, for the past few days.
    A.E. Gates met with a painful accident Saturday. He was on the roof of his house and in some way lost his footing and fell to the ground. He was found in an unconscious condition, but after a short time he gained consciousness and medical aid was summoned. Upon examination ti was found that no bones were broken, but was severely bruised. At last report he was resting easily.
    Mrs. Hannah Kerr, departed for Chicago, Saturday noon, where she will make an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. A.A. Hardin.
    Mrs. John De Mean has taken possession of the Carlos Briggs property on New Calhoun street.
    Mrs. Elzina Hawley came from Davenport Saturday evening and spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. F.J. Briggs and on Monday she departed on the fast mail for Des Moines to visit friends for a short time.
    Mr. and Mrs. Theo Jones spent Sunday in Atalissa with relatives and assisted in celebrating the sixty-fourth wedding anniversary of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Stucker.
    Miss Etta Sanders, after spending Sunday with her parents, returned to Davenport Monday noon.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Feb. 15, 1907

ATALISSA [Muscatine Co.]
    ATALISSA, Ia., Feb. 12- Zell Lamb, Helen Walters, Vesta Croxen, Vera Miller and Nell Scott were entertained by a slumber party given by Jessie Van Horne last Saturday night. The young ladies report a most delightful time.
    Mr. and Mrs. Halbert Heberling are the proud parents of a baby girl.
    Mrs. Davis of Newton is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead.
    Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Stucker, who have passed their eighty-fourth mile stone and 64 years of wedded life, were surprised Sunday by a home gathering of all their children to celebrate the event. Mr. and Mrs. Stucker are the parents of nine children, six sons and three daughters, all living and residents of Atalissa, and vicinity, except one daughter, a resident of West Liberty, Ia. The combined ages of the family aggregate 633 years. There are also 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. These old people are gifted with the most remarkable ability. Their many friends rejoice to see them in such good health and hope they may live to celebrate Feb. 10 their anniversary, many times again.
    The many friends of Mrs. Doughony were grieved to hear of her death, which occurred Saturday night. She has made her home in this place for many years.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Feb. 15, 1907

WILTON [ Muscatine Co.]
    WILTON, Ia., Feb. 11- The enterprising firm of Strong & Potter has purchased the D.S. Wright shoe stock and hereafter will carry a full line of up-to-date shoes.
    At 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Worker occurred the marriage of Miss Nora Worker and Mr. Clarence Carl of Tipton. The affair was a surprise to the many friends of both parties. The bride is a charming young lady and has been engaged in teaching school for a short time. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Carl of Tipton and is a prosperous, energetic young farmer. The couple departed for Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon. They will be at home to their friends after a few weeks on a farm in Bennett.
    Mrs. Don Stiboldt returned to Davenport after few week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Luellen.
    Mrs. W.G. Johnson returned from Iowa City Thursday evening, where she visited a few days with her mother, Mrs. Hill.
    WILTON, Ia., Feb. 12- Rev. and Mrs. P.M. Conant of Muscatine arrived Monday for a few days visit with the latter's parents, Mr .and Mrs. S.H. Wise.
    Harry Blizzard of Fonda arrived Monday for a few days' visit with his sister, Mrs. Geo. Woodhouse.
    Mrs. Lulu Ayres who had been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Meyers at Wrayville, returned home Monday.
    Mrs. J.R. Brown was a passenger to West Liberty Saturday where she will visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Kapfer.

Daily Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1907

WILTON [ Muscatine Co.]
    WILTON, Ia., Feb. 22- The funeral services of John Friday were held at the home at 10 o'clock Wednesday and were in charge of Rev. Julius Doden, pastor of the Lutheran church and Rev. N.A. McAuley pastor of the Presbyterian church. Those who attended from out of town were Mrs. Emma Schless, and John Schless of Dundee, Ia., Mrs. Humphrey, Fred Friday and son, Fred of Valley Junction.
    The Woman's club met at the home of Mrs. Pye Wednesday afternoon. The study of English literature was begun with Mrs. Ida More as leader. A splendid magazine article. "A Day in Old Oxford," was given by Miss Clara Dodge.
    Geo. McCollum and Miss Anna Christensen were united in marriage at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Grace Reform parsonage, Rev. J.B. Bloom performed the ceremony. The couple are both Davenport people but will reside in Sunbury.
    Guyford Leith, who is attending the S.U.I. arrived Thursday evening to spend a few days with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.R. Leith. Tom Scroggs accompanied him.
    Mrs. A.E. Ford, who has been visiting the past two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Wm Johnston, returned to her home in Grinnell Thursday.
    Ray Woodhouse, medical student at the State University, arrived Thursday for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woodhouse.
    Miss Lillian Miller of Iowa City arrived Thursday, and will visit several days with her cousin, Miss Etta Bannick.