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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
4
The Young Ladies' Guild at the Presbyterian church held a Chinese party in the parish parlors. Members wore oriental gowns, rooms featured dragons flags and lanterns, and a suitable program followed by refreshments. The event was well received and future similar gatherings are planned.
Judge O A Byington from Iowa City transacting business in Muscatine. Mrs James Hugunin of East Fourth street visits Davenport. Mr and Mrs J A Cochran of Letts arrive for the day. Mrs Fred Banderploeg improving from illness. Mrs Robert Cochran Letts returns home after visiting. Mrs D D Webster Fruitland spends afternoon here. Mrs H M Thompson West Branch to leave Bellevue hospital. Mrs E Goodrich Fulham avenue departs for Rock Island. S M Olander New Era departs after visiting. Mrs J Fuller operated on at Bellevue hospital. resting well. Misses Mary and Elizabeth Borbek Clinton return home after brief visit. Mrs Frank Malone East Highth street and son Francis depart for Davenport. Miss Wilma Bringman St Louis leaves for Davenport. Maennerchor concert advance ticket sales strong at Woodman hall. tickets from members or hall.
Society notes show the Modern Woodmen meeting voting to adjourn for two weeks as three members plan to attend the state camp in Des Moines on Tuesday and Wednesday. J. A. Leyda William Ashton and W. R. Schmidt are listed as attendees. Banner lodge initiated three candidates and a post meeting program featured musical numbers and a social time.
Mrs Charles Hoeffiin hosted the Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club at East Seventh Street yesterday with 34 members present. After a sewing session refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for two weeks hence at 516 West Seventh Street with Mrs Elizabeth Schrautemeyer.
The Royal Reserve Sewing society met at Mrs. Fred Lewis’s home on 813 Chestnut street for a profitable afternoon with refreshments provided by the hostess. The next gathering is set for May 12 at Mrs. Peter Naber’s house, 803 Climer street.
The Bankers Reserve Sewing Society will hold its meeting tomorrow afternoon at Mrs John Ahlf’s residence at 507 West Seventh Street.
The ladies of the Major John Circle will gather this evening at Miss Mary Caspar's residence on East Third Street for a group meeting.
Mr and Mrs Glenn McElroy trans acted business in Muscatine Tuesday. George Eis and sister spent Tuesday in Muscatine. Henry Drumm trans acted business in Durant Tuesday.
Pomeroy reports include visits by C A Anderson of Aledo and S A Willits of Millersburg with families. Notes mention illnesses of KE M Hilligoss and E Lunn, plus various Sunday visits to residents such as Mrs. Willits, the Goddards, the Epperly family, and Ben Bartlett. The third quarterly conference met at the Pomeroy church with Presiding Elder W F Wiley delivering a sermon.
Marshalltown Iowa April 29 No agreement was reached by the Iowa Central blacksmiths boilermakers and carmen in conference with General Superintendent Noonan The 1996 schedule was presented instead of the current one which is cut about five cents The men met last night but offered no statement It is understood business agents of the national unions have been summoned
Mrs Addison Yeager visited Grand View with friends on Monday. Fred Martin returned to Wilton after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C Martin. J W Newkirk met clients in Muscatine on Tuesday. Friends attended Miss Mejia Dolson funeral at Greenwood chapel Monday at 9 am. A Countryman of Chicago stayed with relatives here Saturday. Frank Hopson of Muscatine did business here Tuesday. Mrs Ella Kemp conducted business in Muscatine Tuesday.
April 29 Pleasant Prairie reports Miss Agnes Cross visiting Miss Mabel Hague. Henry Drumm returns from Des Moines. Chester Eis and Fern Eis visit Muscatine. A house party at Henry Stormer's ends with good times. Rev. Tallman preaches farewell as he departs to Wilton Presbyterian Church. Warner and Allbee families join Perry Baker for their third wedding anniversary supper. Supt. F M Witter visits Muscatine area schools. J P Cooper of Blue Grass sighted on street.
Nichols Iowa April 29 Special George Trafton was awarded the contract for the erection of a school building in sub-district No 4 Pike township Muscatine county at a special school board meeting. The board will furnish all materials for the building and the bid totaled 145 dollars. The new schoolhouse will replace the one destroyed by fire.
Eminent scientists and physicians declare drunkenness a disease to be treated. Home remedy Orime touted with a money back guarantee if no cure. Orrine No 1 for secret use and No 2 for treatment. price one dollar per box. Mail order available from Orrine Co Washington DC. sold locally by A W Morgan druggist.
Millersburg residents report health changes with Mrs Blair and Mrs Neely improving. Rev Wyllie seeks treatment in Aledo for neuraglia while on a trip. Local residents travel to Davenport Rock Island and West Liberty for business. Sunday schools adjust schedule for May 3 ahead of high school baccalaureate. Principal Belle Price and teacher Bessie Thornton praised for work.
A W C A membership social last evening drew a full room of young women including many new members. Music by H Schmidt Son Co followed by refreshments. Bible classes meet tonight with Miss Sade Wilson at 7 45 and The Automatic Factory class at 7 30. Thursday the Kecklerville class meets with Miss Conway at 3 PM on 10th and Cypress corners.
Miss Sa die Reynolds visits Washington friends. Many residents travel for visits to Oakville Cedar Falls Burlington Muscatine and Mt. Pleasant. Education changes include Miss Zella Cavan elected primary teacher at Winton with higher pay. families and visitors noted across Morning Sun and surrounding towns.
A boy psychic offers guaranteed answers to questions without spoken words, claiming moral duty to help humanity. He provides readings covering love, health, law, business, and personal matters, with a temporary price of 50 cents for a few days. Office hours 9 AM to 9 PM at 124 East Second Street, across from McColm's.
Mrs. E L Porter visited her sister in Blue Grass and returned to her sister Mrs Cyrus Baker. Visitors included J C Watts family, William Saltan, J Wunder and others. Ellery C Watts sold a horse to Gus Pett. Wm Bohnsack sheared sheep with Anton Braun. Recent rains praised for grain growth.
Orono reports John Nicola and son supervising monument work at the Brockway cemetery for George Brockway. Mr and Mrs Ralph Babbitt visit Seymour Iowa grandmother. George Craton to build Neil Quimby's new dwelling with Joe Corbet Lone Tree as contractor for W A Horton barn. Will Hawkins attends Lone Tree horse sale. John Tarpy Sr returns to Burlington after visiting with his children. John Hankins makes business trip.
Saturday report mentions Rube Marks losing a cow to a lightning strike on Friday. Mahala advertisement notes Gold Medal Flour claim to save worry.
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