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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1902

Page

7

Local notices and arrivals lead into Decoration Day sales

Henry F. Kath arrived in the city last night on the Helen Blair. J. W. McKee returned home last night on the 9 53 train from a short business trip to Conesville. Decoration day soon. order monuments now at W J Vanatta 517 E Second. Eyes examined free at Dr Pentzer 217 E Second St. John Rowan departed last night on the Wilton train for a business trip to the western part of the state. Mrs Wm Cooper has returned home from Akron Ohio after visiting three weeks. 3romo-Lax laxative 25 cents. New Panitorium Luellen Bros 222 East Second next to Grand hotel. Dr G O Morgridge was this morning on the early train to Colfax for a week or ten days recuperation.

J. W. McKee Conesville John Rowan Wilton Luellen Bros East Second Street Grand Hotel G. O. Morgridge Colfax E. Adams Adams John W. Lewis Ft. Sheridan U. S. Army Philippines Nira Iowa

Milwaukee road rapid track work reaches Muscatine Davenport

The Muscatine county town site near Arden Healey is to be platted Monday with R H McCampbell drawing plans for property owners and future businesses. Catholic residents plan a church within the town. Double track construction from Davenport to Muscatine advances quickly, with a Crescent bridge track installed and yard removals ongoing, while Brook Street remains the current limit pending city accords.

Muscatine County Arden Healey R. H. McCampbell Davenport Seventeenth Street Crescent Bridge Milwaukee Road Kansas City Milwaukee Burlington Rock Island Road Muscatine Brook Street Coun

Special School Bond Election In Muscatine Iowa

Notice to qualified voters of the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa announces a special meeting on April 9 1902 at Muscatine city hall to vote on issuing bonds of 25000 for school building and room expansion. Polls open 1 PM close 7 PM. G O Morgridge president A K Raff secretary.

Muscatine County of State of Iowa Board of Directors G. O. Morgridge A. K. Raff

Local notes and passenger arrivals fill morning town pages

Ev Brandenburg travels to Wilton for a day on business. Miss Bessie Letts returns from Letts visiting relatives. Bromo Lax advertised for cold and ailment relief. Mrs E Adams returns home to Adams. Mrs May Howard visits Davenport. Ladies Aid set ice cream social at Musserville Church Wednesday eve. Miss Lula Rowe leaves for Sunbury to resume dressmaking. Clyde Turkington heads home to Letts after Chicago pharmacy studies. Mr and Mrs Winn Blanchard depart for Dexter to visit relatives. Mrs McCormick shows improvement after cow goring. Quakers noted for long life with Dr Crane's Quaker Tonic Tablets sold at drug stores. Miss Gertrude Chenoweth to Grinnell for spring teaching term. John W Lewis arrives from Ft Sheridan. returning from the Philippines to Nira Iowa.

New Houses With Modern Improvements For Sale

We offer good bargains in new houses with all modern improvements in desirable city parts on very reasonable terms. Don’t rent when you can own. Titus and Jackson.

Titus & Jackson

Presbyterian Church Services and Music Details

The Presbyterian Church at Corner Iowa Avenue and Fourth Street, led by Rev. J. N. Elliott, offers morning worship at 10:30 and evening at 7:30 with sermons on Christ Healing the Blind Man and The Parasite. Sabbath school meets at 2 p.m. with Dr. J. T. Martin superintendent. Special music features include a Dudley Buck quartet, solos by J. B. Abbott and others, and a vision choir selection with Mrs Einhausen, Miss Robertson, Mr. Pentzer, and G. W. Porter among performers. organist W. E. Battey.

Dudley Buck New Kingdom Berthold Tours W. Porter Vision Choir Einhausen Nellie Robertson Fred Pentzer G. W. Porter W. E. Battey

First German M. E. Church Services and Events

Sunday school at 9 a m and 2 15 p m in the chapel South Muscatine Regular preaching at 10 30 a m Rev W H Traeger will preach He speaks at 7 30 p m on Deaconess work in Cincinnati Deaconess Home Junior League 7 p m led by Marie E Muenster All meetings open to attendees A H F Hertzler pastor

M. E Fourth and Cedar Street South Muscatine W. H. Traeger Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Traeger Methodist Church Marie E. Muenster A. H. F. Hertzler

After Baby Games and Dr. Pierce's Prescription

A mother recounts relief after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription during and after pregnancy. She notes improved strength, no dizzy spells, fewer headaches, and a healthy eight month old baby plus a thriving twenty year old mother. A reference to Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets promotes bowel health.

C. W. Young South Regent Street Lee Park Wilkesbarre Penna Dr. Pierce

Death of Miss Mabel Lamborn

Miss Mabel Lamborn died after months of illness in Lincoln Nebraska on Tuesday April 3rd. Her funeral and burial are planned for Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the home of Mr and Mrs Geo H Ward on North Calhoun street in West Liberty Indiana. She was 23 years old.

West Liberty Mabel Lamborn Lincoln Neb Geo. H. Ward North Calhoun Street

Grape-Nuts Food Aids Man’s Digestive Recovery

A reader testifies that after suffering dyspepsia and chronic stomach trouble, Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food relieved indigestion in under two weeks. He gained 25 pounds, increased strength, and praises the manufacturers, with address listed as Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Musserville M E Church Sunday Services and Events

Musserville M E Church schedules Sunday school at 10 am class meeting at 11 am junior league at 6 30 pm and preaching at 7 30 pm with a first Sabbath evangelistic service and doors open to receive new members pastor W L Clapp invites worship. Epworth League devotional Tuesday at 7 30 pm prayer and brotherhood Thursday at 7 30 pm.

Musserville M. E Epworth League W. L. Clapp

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonials

A misspelled collage of testimonials claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female suffering from headaches constipation bloating back pains and prolonged menstruation. Letters from women in Richmond Va and Archnet Mo describe improved mobility appetite and relief after use.

Richmond Drandre Pixxnan Lydia E. Pinkham Mra. PrxkHam BeLite S. Thompson

First Congregational Church Services and Sermon Topics

The First Congregational Church holds services at 10 30 a m and 730 p m with morning sermon Looking and Learning in the House of God and evening sermon Entrance Into the Joy of Our Lord. Sunday school at 130 p m and Christian Endeavor at 630 p m in the church lecture room. All seats free. Pastor H D Herr extends a cordial invitation to the public.

First Congregational House of God Christian Endeavor H. D. Herr

Exhortation and Clean Life in Services by Rev H R Greaves

The pastor Rev H R Greaves will preach at 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m with morning theme The Reason For It and evening theme A Clean Life. Sunday school begins at 1:45 p m and B Y P U at 6:30 p m.

H. R. Greaves

Corner Sixth and Walnut Streets Service Times

Local church lists schedule with a sermon at 11 a m on Sunday and Sunday school at 10 a m. A Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o clock is also announced along with a cordial invitation to all.

Corner Sixth and Walnut Streets

Record of the Month Weather Notes by Mrs Walton

Mrs J P Walton presents March weather results with figures on temperatures barometer rainfall and wind. March 1878 stands as warmest mean 46.30 degrees and 1852 as coldest mean 15.50. Waterfall totals range 2.33 inches with record wet and dry months noted.

J. P. Walton

Friends' Church Services and Schedule

Corner of Sycamore and 5th streets announces preaching tomorrow at 10 am and 7:60 pm. Sunday school at 11:15 am. Y P S C E devotional at 6:30 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm. Pastor J Fry invites all to worship.

Sycamore 5Th Streets J. Fry

Eyrie Language School Announces Spring Term Start

Cora C Weed states the spring term begins April 1 with March arrangements for enrollment. Courses include French English German Art of Conversation Science of Language Great Religions Art Rudiments English Literature Ancient History.

Eyrie Cora C. Weed

Fresh Garden Seeds in Bulk at Graham's Store

Bulk garden seeds available at Graham's store in E.LB. Local shoppers can stock up on a wide variety of vegetable and flower seeds in large quantities for planting seasons.

E.lb Graham’s

War on Prohibition Letters and Bank Loan

A fragment notes a dispute over a testimonial letter connected to E. Pinkham Medicine Co. It mentions National City Bank of Lynn and a $5000 amount tied to a testimonial or loan claim. Further details are unreadable in the OCR fragment.

Chicago-Texas Export Oil Co Citizens National Bank Beaumont Texas Treasury Western Trust and Security CO la Salle Street Chicago Illinois Bradfield Regulator Co National City Bank of Lynn Pera E. Pinkham Medicine Co Zynn Mase

German Baptist Church Services and Meetings Notice

German Baptist Church at Corner Walnut and Sixth streets announces services at 10 30 a m with song and devotion at 7 p m and a 9 15 a m school session. Tuesday evening Bethany society holds a debate. Thursday weekly prayer. Strangers invited. RB A Schmidt pastor.

German Baptist Church Walnut Sixth Streets Bethany Society RB. A. Schmidt

First Methodist Episcopal Church Services Schedule

C 1 Stafford pastor. Class meetings 50 cents at 9:00. Preaching 10:30 by B E Shawhan from Kansas City. Sabbath school 2:00 with 15 minutes song. Special 3:00 by Shawhan with Prof Elderkin. 4:00 Y M C A men’s meeting. Evening revival 7:30 led by Shawhan and Elderkin. Epworth League 6:30. Public cordially invited to all services.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Third Street Lown Avenue Stafford B. E. Shawhan Kansas City T. McCullock Evangelist Shawhan Prof. Elderkin Elderkin Elderkiun Epworth Leagu

Trinity Church Services and Parish Meeting Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 the holy communion and sermon at 10 45 evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 Friday litany at 7 30 All Saint s chapel services at 7 30 On Monday evening at 7 30 there will be the annual parish meeting Rector F F Beckerman.

Trinity Church All Saint’s F. F. Beckerman

United Brethren Church Sunday Service Schedule

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 39 a m preaching at 10 40 a m and 7 39 p m morning theme Basis of Brotherhood evening topic The Expulsive Power of a Wrong Affection Young People's devotional at 6 30 p m with welcome in Christ's name signed L B nix pastor.

United Brethren Church L. B. Nix

Park Avenue M E Church Service Note

Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 15 p.m. by C L Stafford. Cordial invitation extended to the church services.

Park Avenue M. E C. L. Stafford

One Way Colonists Rates Announced by Rail Line

Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Ry sets One Way Colonists rates for March and April at all stations. Key destinations include Denver Salt Lake City Helena Butte Portland Tacoma Seattle with many other points served. One Way Settlers rates apply from all points to northwestern destinations on dates noted. John G. Farmer A G P and T A B C R N Ry.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ryan Denver Salt Lake City Helena Butte Portland Tacoma Seattle John G. Farmer N. Ry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Journal W.E. Battey Optician Chicsco Ophthalmic College West Second Street John A. Robbins Olds’ Block Isham California Henry F. Kath Helen Blair W. J. Vanatta’s Dr. Pentzer E. Second Street the Journal Muscatine the Journal Atlantic Journal New Town McCampbell Dr. Lyon Mus Catine Cone Cedar Rivers Ev. Brandenburg W. J. Vanatta Bessie Letts Letts May Howard The City Pleasant West Second Street Will Grady Ladies’ Aid Society of the Musserville M. E. Church Lula Rowe Sunbury Clyde Turkington Winn Blanchard Dexter Gertrude Chenoweth Sweetland Grinnell For Today J. B. Abbott Eeee Miss Lamborn Muscatine Electric Ry Grand Opera House Colorado Dean Mas Lydia Pinkiam Cross Lydia FE Pinkhaim Pram First Baptist Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Friends’ Church Dhue Atlanta, GA We. H. Breder Chrystie St New York City Balt LP W. Buil Itlemore Das Anyotte A.C. Meyer & Co Baltimore, Md
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