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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
5
The Well-Informed world seeks a simple pleasant liquid laxative that doctors approve for family use. California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna, praised for reliability and gentle but prompt action. Buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co. via leading druggists, fifty cents per bottle.
Muscatine as World Champions wrap up their season with a Friday game at Nichols. Manager Kautz says most players plan to leave basketball, ending the year as the most successful in local club history.
East Hill news reports a Sweetland Grange program at the M B A hall with Mrs J C Miller performing readings and several songs. Three applications for membership were received and a follow up literary program is planned for April 22 in Sweetland township.
The article notes ongoing efforts by several players to quit football for four years and the likelihood of departures this year. It suggests the team may not stay intact as members plan to leave Muscatine, signaling possible roster changes and instability.
A $750000 damage suit in Milwaukee against Mrs Margaret Lonstorf former Alderman George B Lonstorf and another family member by Emma Lonstorf was settled out of court after twice reaching the supreme court. The case alleged a conspiracy to alienate Otto Lonstorf from his wife Emma Sturm, the daughter of a Sixteenth Ward School janitor and a poor girl before marriage.
Plans for a four room Lincoln school addition costing about 10 000 dollars were completed by architect H W Zeidler. The project includes eight total rooms with halls toilets plumbing heating and blackboards and bids run to May 6 1908.
Team No. 1 led by C. H. Spaethe edged R. W. Reesink’s squad by five and a half pins at Commercial Club alleys. Reesink posted the evening high 536, with Team No. 1 totaling 2372 and 2371 after allowance. Tonight teams Nos. 9 and 10 play as the first series ends the next round begins with teams 1 and 4.
Dr H O Rowlands pastor of Calvary Baptist church Davenport will speak at the Y M C A men’s meeting. The Davenport clergyman is billed to address the gathering, highlighting a religious community event this week.
The YMCA will host a men’s meeting next Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock. Dr. Rowlands will speak on The Man the Age Demands. He is known as an excellent speaker and has appeared in Muscatine before, likely drawing a large crowd.
A brief notice states Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals wounds sores burns and minor injuries after a shooting incident. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Mrs Rash McClain of Durant and Mrs Joe McClain of Wilton township visited the Martin home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Pace of Bloomington township were business callers.
Miss Bell Taylor of Muscatine helps with house cleaning in Sweetland. Henry Wedekind delivered 102s at Muscatine. Mrs Longstreth and son Ella of Muscatine visited Kaufman home. Charlotte Rosenberger and Anna Van Camp of Muscatine visited Norcrosses. Mrs Piggot and daughter Karel of Wilton visiting Cham berlin home. Henry Schafer went to Davenport hospital for treatment. Mrs Fred Klepper visiting her Moravia parents Crull. Will Sauer on a business trip in northwest Iowa. Hoover and Farrel of Wilton transacted business in Sweetland. Dr Henderson called on business in Muscatine.
Miss Florence Mark visited Miss Ada Rolland last Thursday. Young Ladies Aid met May 6 with the Satterthwaite sisters. Invitations issued for a dinner at Mr and Mrs William Lake’s. Mrs William Mark visited Ed Barnard’s last Thursday. Rev and Mrs Conant hosted a neighborhood party on East 6th Street Monday evening with games and supper. Oak Grove school director Mr Hendrix plans a cistern dag at the schoolhouse. Mrs C E Schillig of Fruitland spent a few days with J C Stuart. Mrs J A Leyda and daughter Gertrude visited Mrs Ed Barnard last Friday.
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