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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
4
A guidance on preserving natural complexion without makeup notes that many women turn to powder or rouge when skin appears dull. It details a daily simple home preparation using Rose Water, Cologne Spirits, and Eppotone with hot water, then cooled and strained for use.
Biscuits and dental care offered with low prices at Bestenlehner's. Dr W S Norton advertises obstetrics and diseases of women at 116 West 2nd Street. Wanted ten solicitors with promise of 15 dollars weekly, call Grand Hotel 12 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Mrs Sarah Figg suffers severe stroke of paralysis. condition critical. Musserville M E church Sunday school directors to meet after Thursday prayer service.
A freight collision in the West Liberty yards last night destroyed three empty box cars and a load of timothy seed and badly damaged an engine. Train No. 90 from the west pushed cars onto the east bound track, the other train struck them, and the debris was burned. Traffic used the west bound track and the cleanup lasted until six this morning. No injuries reported.
Attorney C. A. W. Kent has been secured to deliver the address at the meeting of the Men’s club of the United Brethren church on April 8.
The Pike County Bank and Trust Company of McComb City Mississippi, capitalized at 100000 dollars, was placed in receivership today. Declining lumber prices and reduced railroad shop hours were cited as the causes of the failure.
The case against Vanatta and Fuhlman in justice court on liquor charges went by default late this afternoon. The action reflects ongoing enforcement efforts and may affect further proceedings or penalties.
The Sun day school of the First Presbyterian church held its annual meeting. Dr J T Martin was unanimously reelected superintendent. A committee of the pastor Rev J N Elliott and Dr J T Martin was chosen to arrange an Easter program for Easter Sunday at 4 PM. Officers elected include Superintendent Dr J T Martin and assistants F C Shinnabarger Ed Kemper, secretary Leonard Agnew, Miss Marie Schmidt assistant secretary, Miss Ella Reuling treasurer, Mrs H F Giessler chorister, Miss Nellie Reuling organist, Mrs J T Martin primary superintendent, Miss Lucy Connor beginner class, Miss Nellie Realing home department, and Miss Sarah Hill cradle roll.
The German Congregational Church men held a banquet at the parsonage last evening. Rev. C. A. Dettmers spoke on Congregationalism and gave a history of the German Congregational church. The male quartet provided music, followed by a three course banquet served by the church’s young ladies.
General d Amade reports a Morocan cavalry detachment was surprised in the Madaki country by about 300 tribesmen during clearing operations. Eight killed including two officers and twelve wounded. Paris dispatch April 1.
Little Rock April 1 Senator Jefferson Davis was fined 25 dollars in police court for disturbing the peace after a textile on the street. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Helm was fined 10 dollars for assault in the same incident.
Word arrives announcing the death of Dennis Ryan at his Davenport home from paralysis after a six week illness. He was a longtime Seventy-Six township resident and brother of Rev. J. P. Ryan. Survived by brothers T. K. Ryan Wellman Jr. and Peter and Thilip Muscatine. Funeral plans not announced.
The remains of Dr D O Thompson who died in Kingsford Rex are due in Letts this evening. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the M E Church in Letts with Rev Longnecker officiating.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Kelley who died yesterday will be held tomorrow at 9 AM from St Matthias Catholic Church with Father Leonard presiding. Interment follows at St Mary's Cemetery.
Des Moines reports Abraham Slimmer of Waverly, a bachelor millionaire who funds hospitals nationwide and travels incognito to bestow wealth. He demands no women on boards, religious neutrality for inmates, and respect for individual beliefs, while living frugally in a woodshed.
Mrs Arthur Budlier enjoyed a birthday gathering at home with about fourteen guests. Gifts included a water set and fine china pieces. The event featured games and music with refreshments and a note of thanks to Narvis. The American Patriot Sewing Society plans a meeting with Mrs Kiefner on Wednesday afternoon.
One of the most interesting meetings of the Twentieth Century club was held yesterday afternoon at Miss Katherine Hayes’s Cherry street home with many members present. Mrs. W. S. Robertson spoke on The Slums of New York and Chicago and Mrs. W. L. Roach read Our American Authors. Mrs. Bryant C. Preston discussed Philanthropy and noted large gifts by famous philanthropists. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for April 13 at Mrs. E. P. Ingham’s home.
The Monday Night Sewing club at 514 Mulberry Avenue hosted a farewell for Mrs Carrie DeForest last evening. She departed this morning for Marshalltown to enter the Old Soldiers Home, with games music and short talks followed by refreshments.
George Von Dresky celebrated his twentieth birthday at home on East Eighth Street with friends arriving in the early evening. An informal program and many games followed by music from Misses Edna and Gypsy Messenger. Refreshments were served.
Members of the S. T. P. C. club were entertained last evening at the home of Miss Helen Grossklaus on Iowa avenue. The event featured several games and refreshments.
A shower was given last evening at the home of Miss Gertrude Rogers on Eighth Street in compliment to Miss Elsie Narvis.
A special meeting of St Matthias Industrial is set for tomorrow afternoon at the school hall. All members are requested to be present.
The Junior Epworth League held a church parlors social yesterday afternoon with a well attended program.
A dynamite bomb exploded aboard the C. W. Cowles at St. Paul on March 380th destroying three staterooms. The steamer formerly owned by Bashau Bros. and used as a tow boat for Hershey Lumber Co. was vacant at the time. four crewmembers had left with Capt. George Winans. Estimated loss is $3000. No injuries were reported.
In South Omaha at the Cudahy Packing company plant an ammonia gas tank exploded. Ten men were overcome and eight remained in serious condition as they were rushed to the hospital.
Mrs. Tyler Morse says Mme. Anna Gould will not announce her engagement to Prince De Sagan in New York. The public declaration will occur in France under local formalities, as Gould is a French citizen. Gould aims to reach Paris before month end if health allows and plans to sail after Easter.
Springdale daily life fills the week with visits and arrivals. Prof Zwickey returned from the Pacific slope while Frances Reeve recovers from a wagon accident and rides the streets. A farewell for Mrs Bailey precedes her move to West Branch. Many residents and visitors from Centerdale West Liberty Dysart and Iowa City attend dinners receptions and meetings in late March.
About 40 friends gathered at the Fawcett farm to honor Mr. and Mrs. J S Fawcett on their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple wed March 26 1868 at Friends church in Chesterfield Morgan County Ohio. The event featured a lap supper and a presentation of a silver sugar and creamer engraved 1868 and 1908.
County assessor serves notice that dental offices will be taxed on their property. One chair offices face a $100 assessment while two chairs incur a $200 charge. Law libraries also subject to assessment.
St. Louis on April 1 lists grain prices with May wheat at 94 ac, corn at 63 1 2 c, and oats at 50 1 2 c as recorded by local market desks.
At yesterday's board of supervisors meeting Henry Zeidler was appointed to lead construction as building superintendent for the new court house.
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