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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
2
The Muscatine Launch club reports success in fundraising for a new clubhouse at a special meeting. Architects have been consulted and contracts could be let once plans are adopted. Membership stands at 200 with a waiting list expected. a brief business meeting precedes a social event at the clubhouse next Monday night.
Sealed proposals will be received until 12 a.m. May 6, 1908 by the building committee of the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for the erection of an addition to the Lincoln school building Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of architect H W Zeidler Muscatine Iowa also for the plumbing and heating of the entire building The board reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals or any part thereof W S Hill Chairman Building Committee
H E Howe publisher of the Press in Highglana Wisconsin reports three family members used Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with good results in summer complaints. For sale by all druggists.
Royal Reserve Society held last evening to invite A W Cazer supreme president of the order to this city next Tuesday for an open address on the plan and growth of fraternal insurance. A committee will arrange a musical program with a social session and light refreshments following.
The Retail Grocers association of Muscatine adopted a strict payment resolution. Starting May 1 1908 members will demand full settlement of all accounts and will not carry balances unless a clear receipt exists. The meeting featured Ira B. Thomas J Nangle and Frank Martin among speakers.
The advertisement promotes Hale's Household Ointment as relief and cure for itch burn and discomfort on face head or body. It claims instant relief and cure and urges purchase at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas of Adams New York.
Mrs. E H Gabriel reports a cyclone passing over Flandereau South Dakota tearing barns houses and trees from their places. The storm spared the city but caused thousands of dollars of damage nearby. Charles Balioff and his wife in this city receive the letter describing the ordeal.
A brief note highlights Gold Medal Flour as the most economical option while praising its quality. The claim stresses affordability and superior baking results for households seeking value.
A special meeting of Col. S. G. Hill Camp No. 25 is set for Friday at 7 30 PM in the G A R hall. Members signed on the charter but absent at muster are urged to attend to close the charter and approve new joiners Friday night.
Attorneys for Lee Burgess of Muscatine have filed a demurrer in the $10,000 damage suit brought by Emma Garnhart of Mt. Carroll Illinois in Davenport federal court. The defense argues state law governs the questions and the case was not properly within federal jurisdiction. No ruling has yet been made.
In Montpelier on April 2 Miss Lillie Davis was a Sunday visitor in Davenport. James Truitt of Davenport spent last week visiting here. The Misses Alta Millie and Alice Mockmore of Fairport spent Sunday here with friends. Mr and Mrs William Eis were in Davenport Friday shopping. George Davis visited friends in Buffalo Saturday. William Umphress of Davenport is visiting here among friends. Mr and Mrs Moots of Fairport spent Sunday at the home of daughter Mrs Fred Sieh. Chas Love was a Sunday caller in Davenport.
A committee of the I O O F visited Muscatine to buy brick for a new corner Main and Cherry street building. A brass band is forming under Guy Basley. Miss Trix Shearer taught near Wyman then visited home. An infant of Will Walters died, funeral held, community offers sympathy. Griffin brick work delayed by weather. Will Furnas buys Geo Gipple house opposite the A B church. George Bennett family receives two orphans from Des Moines. Pearle Furnas visits country with sister Mrs Joe Garrett.
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